CN114766029A - Article storage system - Google Patents

Abstract

An article storage system according to one aspect of the present invention includes a storage body for storing an article and an information processing apparatus connected to the storage body, the storage body having a notification unit that notifies the information processing apparatus of association information between the article received by a user and the user, the information processing apparatus including a recording unit that records, based on the association information, a situation in which the user received the article; and a settlement unit that performs a settlement process for a gift associated with the user to pay for the item.

Description

item containment system

technical field

The present invention relates to a technique for managing the storage of articles.

Background technique

In the case of delivering items such as goods or goods to a specific user, the user goes to a store or transfer station and other storage locations to receive it, or the merchant delivers the item to a home or workplace.

prior art literature

Patent Literature

Patent Document 1: International Publication No. 2018/042668

Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2011-022791

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The problem to be solved by the invention

However, it takes a lot of labor for the user to go to the storage location. In addition, the method of delivering the items to the home or work place also imposes a heavy burden on the merchant.

The present invention has been accomplished based on the above recognition of the problem, and its main object is to enable easy delivery of articles.

Technical solutions for solving problems

An article storage system according to one aspect of the present invention includes a storage body for storing articles, and an information processing device connected to the storage body, and the storage body has a notification unit that notifies the information processing device of the article that has been collected by the user and the information processing device that has collected the article. The user's associated information, the information processing apparatus includes: a recording section that records the user's receipt of an item from a storage body based on the associated information; and a settlement section that executes settlement processing of a fee paid for the item by a donor associated with the user.

An article storage system according to another aspect of the present invention includes a storage body for storing articles, and an information processing device connected to the storage body, and the storage body has a notification unit that notifies the information processing device of the articles that have been received by the user and the received articles. related information of the user, the information processing device includes a recording unit that records, based on the related information, the user taking items from the storage body, and the storage body further includes a lighting device for illuminating the stored items independently of each other.

An article storage system according to another aspect of the present invention includes a mountable storage body for storing articles, a mobile storage body for storing articles, and information processing connected to the mountable storage body and the mobile storage body The device, the mountable storage body and the portable storage body have a notification unit that notifies the information processing device of an item that has been collected by a user and related information of the user who has collected the item, and the information processing device includes a recording unit that On the basis of the associated information, a state where a user receives an item from an installation-type storage body and a state in which the user receives an item from a mobile-type storage body are recorded; and an inventory management section that records the inventory of the items stored in the installation-type storage body and the mobile-type storage body Manage the inventory of items housed in the storage body.

An article storage system according to another aspect of the present invention includes a storage body for storing articles, and an information processing device connected to the storage body, and the storage body has a notification unit that notifies the information processing device of the articles that have been received by the user and the received articles. The information processing apparatus includes: a recording unit that records the user's receipt of items from the storage body based on the associated information; and a lending management unit that manages the lending of the item storage space of the storage body.

Invention effect

According to the present invention, delivery of articles can be performed easily.

Description of drawings

FIG. 1 is a structural diagram of a storage device.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a captured image of a storage device.

3 is a functional block diagram of a computer included in the storage device.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of the storage device.

FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram of a storage device.

FIG. 6 is a network structure diagram.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a method of pre-purchasing an item in stock.

8 is a functional block diagram of a user terminal.

FIG. 9 is a functional block diagram of the server.

FIG. 10 is an example of a storage configuration screen.

FIG. 11 is an example of a storage confirmation screen.

FIG. 12 is an example of a product purchase screen.

FIG. 13 is an example of a route navigation screen.

FIG. 14 is a data structure diagram of an in-store commodity list.

Fig. 15 is a data structure diagram of the receipt table.

FIG. 16 is a data structure diagram of the sales table.

Fig. 17 is a functional block diagram of the clerk terminal

FIG. 18 is a sequence diagram when a store clerk stores a product in a storage device.

FIG. 19 is a sequence diagram when the user accesses the site of the server from the user terminal and purchases the commodity located in the storage device.

FIG. 20 is a sequence diagram when the user accesses the site of the server from the user terminal and purchases the commodity located in the storage device.

FIG. 21 is a sequence diagram when the user takes out the purchased product from the storage device.

FIG. 22 is a schematic diagram showing a reserved purchase method of an item in stock.

FIG. 23 is a schematic diagram showing an optional purchase method of the stored commodity.

FIG. 24 is a configuration diagram of a storage device.

FIG. 25 is a schematic diagram showing a method of pre-purchasing items in store in a store.

FIG. 26 is a functional block diagram of the shop terminal.

FIG. 27 is a sequence diagram when the user accesses the site of the server from the user terminal and purchases a commodity located in the store.

FIG. 28 is a schematic diagram showing a reservation purchase method for items in stock in a store.

FIG. 29 is a schematic diagram showing a pre-settlement method using paper receipts.

Fig. 30 is a functional block diagram of the cash register.

FIG. 31 is a sequence diagram regarding a transaction at the cash register.

FIG. 32 is a sequence diagram for taking out a commodity.

FIG. 33 is a schematic diagram showing a post-settlement method using paper receipts.

FIG. 34 is a sequence diagram regarding the issuance of paper tickets.

FIG. 35 is a sequence diagram regarding withdrawal and settlement of commodities.

FIG. 36 is a schematic diagram showing a reservation purchase method of store merchandise.

37 is a sequence diagram when the user accesses the site of the server from the user terminal to reserve a product (hot spot) in the store.

FIG. 38 is a sequence diagram when the user takes out the purchased product from the storage device.

FIG. 39 is a schematic diagram showing a pre-purchase method of store merchandise.

(A) of FIG. 40 is an example of a portal screen. (B) of FIG. 40 is an example of the bonus amount setting screen. (C) of FIG. 40 is an example of a bonus amount setting notification.

FIG. 41 is a data structure diagram of the bonus amount setting table.

FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the procedure of settlement processing.

(A) of FIG. 43 is an example of a portal screen. (B) of FIG. 43 is an example of the purchase record screen. (C) of FIG. 43 is an example of a presentation request notification. (D) of FIG. 43 is an example of a presentation permission screen.

Fig. 44 is a data structure diagram of the sales table.

FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the procedure of settlement processing.

(A) of FIG. 46 is an example of a portal screen. (B) of FIG. 46 is an example of the purchase record screen. (C) of FIG. 46 is an example of the recommendation notification. (D) of FIG. 46 is an example of a recommended gift guide screen.

FIG. 47 is a data structure diagram of the recommended gift table.

FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the procedure of settlement processing.

Fig. 49 is a structural diagram of a shelf of the storage device.

Fig. 50 is a data structure diagram of a commodity arrangement table.

51 is a sequence diagram including a step of transmitting the ID of the purchased commodity from the server to the storage device.

FIG. 52 is a data structure diagram of a ticket list in Modification 13. FIG.

FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of the storage device in Modification 13. FIG.

FIG. 54 is a configuration diagram of a storage vehicle in Modification 14. FIG.

FIG. 55(A) is a diagram showing a situation in which the product is parked and delivered. (B) of FIG. 55 is a diagram showing a situation in which commodities are supplied to a mountable storage device. (C) of FIG. 55 is a figure which shows the state which moved the goods between the mounting-type storage apparatuses.

(A) of FIG. 56 is a screen view of a reservation application for a rental rack. (B) of FIG. 56 is a data structure diagram of the rental shelf reservation table.

FIG. 57 is a screen diagram of the application for use of the loan area.

FIG. 58 is a data structure diagram of the usage history of the loan area.

Detailed ways

In the present embodiment, a storage device is used when the product is delivered. Since the storage device is approximately the same size as a vending machine, a refrigerator, or the like, it can be installed in a narrow place.

FIG. 1 is a structural diagram of a storage device 100 .

The storage device 100 has a door 102 of a swing type, and stores commodities 104 on a multi-level shelf. The opening and closing state of the door 102 can be detected by the opening and closing sensor 106 . Additionally, the door 102 can be locked by a locking mechanism 108 . The merchandise 104 placed on the shelf can be photographed with the camera 110 . The stored commodity 104 can be recognized from the captured image. The storage device 100 has a temperature adjustment device 112 and can adjust the temperature and humidity inside. Further, the storage device 100 has a ticket reader 114 . The ticket reader 114 reads the electronic ticket presented by the operator. The electronic receipt is a graphic code such as a QR code (registered trademark) or a barcode, a contact or non-contact IC card, or the like. Hereinafter, the electronic receipt will be explained as a QR code. The storage device 100 is connected to the server via a network, and communicates with the server. In addition, the storage device 100 has a speaker 116 that emits operating instructions, warning messages, and/or warning tones.

The storage device 100 stores a list of electronic tickets given to operators who are permitted to use the storage device 100, and when the electronic ticket read by the ticket reader 114 matches one of the electronic tickets included in the ticket list, the control is The door 102 is opened by releasing the lock. There are types of electronic tickets that can be used only once and types that can be used repeatedly. In addition, the storage device 100 has a computer 200 for control.

In addition, the type, number, position, arrangement, additional functions, and the like of the cameras 110 can be appropriately set. As an additional function, a sensor for improving the accuracy or the like can be appropriately used (adding a weight by a weight sensor to improve the recognition accuracy). In addition, the camera is not limited to a camera capable of capturing still images, but also includes a camera capable of capturing moving images.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a captured image of the storage device 100 .

A label printed with the product barcode 118 is attached to the surface of the product 104 . The stored product 104 can be identified by reading the product barcode 118 from the captured image. The commodity 104 in this example is a packaged vegetable such as a lunch box, a sandwich, and a salad, or a drink. However, other types of merchandise 104 may be used.

In this embodiment, the description is made on the premise that the product 104 is identified by the product barcode 118. However, in the present invention, the product barcode 118 is not necessary, and the stored product may be identified by directly reading the shape of the product 104 from the captured image. Commodity 104.

FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the computer 200 included in the storage device 100 .

Each constituent element of the computer 200 includes an arithmetic unit such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and various coprocessors, a storage device such as a memory and a memory, hardware connected to a wired or wireless communication line, and stored in the storage device. A software implementation that provides processing commands to the arithmetic unit. The computer program can be composed of device drivers, an operating system, various application programs located on top of them, and libraries that provide common functions to these programs. Each block shown in the figure does not show the structure of a hardware unit, but a block that shows a functional unit. The same applies to the user terminal, server, shop assistant terminal, shop terminal, and cash register described later.

The computer 200 includes a user interface processing unit 210 , a data processing unit 240 , a communication unit 250 , and a data storage unit 280 . The user interface processing unit 210 is in charge of user interface processing via the ticket reader 114, the speaker 116, and the like. The communication unit 250 is in charge of communication processing via the network. The data storage unit 280 stores various data. The data processing unit 240 executes various processes based on the data acquired by the communication unit 250 and the data stored in the data storage unit 280 . The data processing unit 240 also functions as an interface of the user interface processing unit 210 , the communication unit 250 , and the data storage unit 280 .

The user interface processing unit 210 includes an input unit 220 that accepts an operation input by the operator, and an output unit 230 that presents information from the operator.

The input section 220 includes a bill reading section 222 that reads bills. The output unit 230 includes a warning output unit 232 that causes the speaker 116 to output a warning message or a warning sound. In addition, the operator here corresponds to a user who purchases a product or a store clerk of a store that manages the storage device 100 in an example to be described later.

The data processing unit 240 includes a receipt authentication unit 242 , a commodity detection unit 244 , a lock control unit 246 , an opening/closing detection unit 248 , and a receipt list management unit 252 . The receipt authentication unit 242 authenticates the read electronic receipt. The commodity detection unit 244 detects the commodity 104 stored or the commodity 104 taken out when the door 102 is opened and closed. Specifically, it is determined that the increased product 104 is the stored product 104 when the door 102 is closed, and similarly, the decreased product 104 is the removed product 104 . The lock control unit 246 controls the lock mechanism 108 . The opening/closing detection unit 248 detects the opening/closing of the door 102 of the storage device 100 using the opening/closing sensor 106 . The ticket list management unit 252 manages the ticket list.

The communication unit 250 includes a transmission unit 260 that transmits data and a reception unit 270 that receives data.

The transmitter 260 includes a storage notification transmitter 262 and a takeout notification transmitter 264 . The storage notification transmission unit 262 transmits the storage notification. The storage notification will be described later in relation to FIG. 4 . The take-out notification sending unit 264 transmits a take-out notice. The takeout notification will be described later in relation to FIG. 4 . The receiving unit 270 includes a receipt receiving unit 272 and a permission notification receiving unit 274 . The receipt receiving unit 272 receives electronic receipts. The permission notification receiving unit 274 receives permission notification. Whether or not to permit notification will be described later in relation to FIG. 4 .

The data storage unit 280 includes a receipt list storage unit 282 . The ticket list storage unit 282 stores a ticket list. The data of the electronic ticket received from the server is registered in the ticket list. In the case of using the modified example of the paper receipt, data converted into a QR code (hereinafter referred to as "paper receipt data") is registered in the receipt list.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of the storage device.

When the receipt reading unit 222 detects the reading of the electronic receipt by the receipt reader 114 ( S10 ), the receipt authentication unit 242 authenticates the read receipt ( S12 ). When the electronic ticket read by the ticket reader 114 matches one of the electronic tickets included in the ticket list, the authentication is successful. On the other hand, in the case where the read electronic ticket does not match any electronic ticket included in the ticket list, the authentication fails. If authentication fails, subsequent processing is not performed. When the authentication fails, the warning output unit 232 may output a warning message or sound such as "This ticket cannot be used.".

When the authentication is successful, the commodity detection unit 244 detects the commodity 104 currently accommodated therein (S14). Then, the lock control unit 246 controls the lock mechanism 108 to release the lock of the door 102 (S16). Thereby, the operator can open the door 102 of the storage device 100 .

When the door 102 of the storage device 100 is opened, the open/close detection unit 248 detects the door opening using the open/close sensor 106 (S18). If it is the user who purchased the item 104, the item 104 is removed from the shelf. If it is a store clerk who comes to set up the product 104, the product 104 is stored on the shelf. Then, when the operator closes the door 102 of the storage device 100, the opening/closing detection unit 248 detects the closing of the door using the opening/closing sensor 106 (S20).

When the door 102 of the storage apparatus 100 is closed, the commodity detection part 244 detects the commodity 104 accommodated inside. Then, the commodity detection unit 244 obtains the difference from the commodity 104 detected in S14. When the commodity 104 is taken out from the shelf, the commodity detection unit 244 determines that the reduced commodity 104 is the commodity 104 that has been taken out. When the commodity 104 is stored on the shelf, the commodity detection unit 244 determines that the increased commodity 104 is the stored commodity 104 ( S22 ).

When the commodity 104 is taken out, the take-out notification transmission unit 264 transmits a take-out notification to the server 400 . The take-out notification includes the data of the commodity bar code 118 of the commodity 104 taken out and the electronic ticket used. When the commodity 104 is stored, the storage notification transmission unit 262 transmits a storage notification to the server 400 (S24). The storage notification includes the data of the product barcode 118 of the stored product 104 and the used electronic receipt.

When the server 400 receives the take-out notification or the storage notification from the storage device 100, it determines whether the taken-out product 104 or the stored product 104 is correct based on the relationship with the operator identified by the electronic receipt. When correct, a notification indicating permission is sent to the storage device 100 . If it is not correct, a notification indicating rejection is sent to the storage device 100 . For example, when the store clerk has accommodated the product 104 other than the order, a notification indicating rejection is sent. Alternatively, when the user takes out the product 104 that has not been purchased, a notification indicating rejection is sent. A notification indicating permission or denial is referred to as a permission notification.

The permission notification receiving unit 274 of the storage device 100 receives the permission notification from the server 400 (S26). If the notification of permission or not indicates rejection, the warning output unit 232 outputs a warning (S30). When the product 104 taken out is incorrect, for example, a warning message or a warning sound such as "The wrong product was taken out. Please take it out again." is issued. When the stored product 104 is incorrect, for example, a warning message or a warning sound such as "The correct product is not put in. Please put it in again." is issued. Then, it returns to the process of S18.

On the other hand, when the received notification of permission or not indicates permission, the lock control unit 246 locks with the lock mechanism 108 (S32). In addition, when an electronic ticket of a type permitted to be used only once is used, the used electronic ticket is deleted from the ticket list (S34).

In the following, consider an example in which a user who works in a business district buys packaged vegetables or drinks such as lunch, sandwiches, and salads. However, the same can be applied when purchasing other products 104 for other purposes. An example of the arrangement of the storage device as a premise will be described.

FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram of a storage device.

The storage device 100a is installed on the fourth floor of the office building A where the office where the user 122 works is located, and the storage device 100b is also installed on the first floor. In addition, the storage device 100c is installed on the third floor of the office building B adjacent to the office building A, and the storage device 100d is also installed on the first floor.

Furthermore, there is a store on the first floor of the office building C adjacent to the office building B. The store sells packaged vegetables such as lunch boxes, sandwiches, salads, and beverages. The storage devices 100a to 100d are managed by the store. That is, the commodities 104 stored in the storage devices 100a to 100d are provided by the store. In addition to the point of sale in the store, the merchandise 104 is also sold in the storage devices 100a to 100d, so it is expected that the sales of the store will increase. In addition, it can also be expected to avoid unsold items 104 .

In the store, packaged vegetables and beverages such as lunch boxes, sandwiches, and salads are provided in the storage devices 100 a to 100 d for customers in the vicinity, and the customers purchase them. By delivering the commodities distributed in the storage devices 100a to 100d, it is possible to eliminate crowding in the store and make purchases smooth. In addition, the store clerk 120 goes around and replenishes the commodities 104 to the storage devices 100a to 100d. Hereinafter, it is assumed that the store clerk 120 stores the product 104 in the storage devices 100a to 100d, and the user 122 purchases the product 104 stored in the storage devices 100a to 100d.

In this example, only one store is shown, but a plurality of stores may be in charge of the storage device 100 in the same manner. The store may be a chain store such as a convenience store or a family restaurant, a department store, a supermarket, or a store, a logistics center, or a distribution center of a group member under the group of a shopping street.

In addition, there may be no store itself, but direct delivery from the manufacturer or the like.

FIG. 6 is a network structure diagram.

The storage devices 100a to 100d are connected to the server 400 via a network (eg, the Internet or a dedicated line). In addition, user terminals 300a to 300c (eg, smart phones, mobile terminals, or personal computers) used by the user 122 can be connected to the server 400 via the Internet. The user terminals 300 a to 300 c are collectively referred to as “user terminals 300 ” when they are collectively referred to or not specifically distinguished.

The server 400 is connected to a store's information system (hereinafter referred to as "store system") via a network (eg, the Internet or a dedicated line). The shop system 500 includes a shop assistant terminal 600 (eg, a smartphone, a mobile terminal, or a personal computer), a shop terminal 700, a cash register 800, and a storage device 100e. In addition, the cash register 800 and the storage device 100e are connected to the store terminal 700 via, for example, a LAN (Local Area Network). The cash register 800 and the storage device 100e are used in the modified example described later.

On the site of the server 400, information on the store, the storage device 100, and the commodity 104 is provided. The user terminal 300 has an application program that accesses the server 400 and downloads various data and displays a screen, or uploads various data input by a user operation to the server 400 . That is, it is assumed that it is a native application system in which the operation of the user terminal 300 is controlled by an application program included in the user terminal 300 . However, it is also possible to employ a web application in which the operation of the user terminal 300 is controlled by a script included in the web page. In the web application method, the user terminal 300 executes the script included in the web page in the browser to perform the same processing as in the case of the native application.

In the present embodiment, the user 122 uses the user terminal 300a to view the commodities 104 stored in the storage devices 100a-d, and purchases the desired commodities 104 on the Web. Then, it goes to the storage devices 100 a to 100 d and receives the purchased commodity 104 . This transaction method is referred to as the "pre-purchase method of goods in storage".

The electronic ticket used in this embodiment is issued to the user 122 who purchased the commodity 104 . The function of saving the electronic receipt received from the server 400 and displaying the electronic receipt as a QR code on the display is realized by the application program of the user terminal 300a.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a method of pre-purchasing an item in stock.

In this example, the store clerk 120 stores the commodity 104 in the storage device 100a at 11:30 before the lunch break. The commodity 104 in this example is a lunch box or the like. The stored product 104 is a product selected by the store side. The information of the stored commodity 104 is notified to the server 400 and disclosed on the site of the server 400 . As a result, the user terminal 300 can access the site of the server 400 and browse the commodities 104 stored in the storage device 100a in real time.

After that, at 11:40, the user 122 browses the commodities 104 in the storage device 100a with the user terminal 300, and selects and purchases the desired commodities 104. At this point in time, the transaction is established, and the server 400 includes the sales. The purchased item 104 is then owned by the user 122 . However, the commodity 104 remains in the state stored in the storage device 100a. In addition, when the user 122 purchases the commodity 104 , the server 400 transmits an electronic receipt to the user terminal 300 . The user terminal 300 stores the received electronic ticket.

At 12:10 during the lunch break, the user 122 carries the user terminal 300 and moves to the installation place of the storage device 100a. The user 122 operates the user terminal 300 to display the QR code of the electronic receipt, and presents the QR code to the receipt reader 114 of the storage device 100a. The door 102 is unlocked when the ticket reader 114 reads the QR code of the electronic ticket. Then, the user 122 opens the door 102 of the storage device 100a, and takes out the commodity 104 he purchased. When the user 122 closes the door 102 of the storage device 100a, the door 102 is locked. When the user 122 takes out the product 104 that has not been purchased, a warning is issued, and the user 122 takes out the product 104 again. In this example, the electronic receipt is valid only once, so it is deleted from the receipt list when the purchased commodity 104 is taken out. That is, the user 122 cannot use the same electronic ticket to open the door 102 of the storage device 100a again. In addition, as for the payment, conventional methods such as electronic settlement or cash settlement of prepayment or postpayment may be used. Hereinafter, the processing in this mode will be described in detail.

FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram of the user terminal 300 .

The user terminal 300 includes a user interface processing unit 310 , a data processing unit 340 , a communication unit 350 , and a data storage unit 380 . The user interface processing unit 310 accepts operations from the user via a touch panel or the like, and is responsible for user interface processing such as image display and sound output. The communication unit 350 is in charge of communication processing via the network. The data storage unit 380 stores various data. The data processing unit 340 executes various processes based on the data acquired by the communication unit 350 and the data stored in the data storage unit 380 . The data processing unit 340 also functions as an interface of the user interface processing unit 310 , the communication unit 350 , and the data storage unit 380 .

The user interface processing unit 310 includes an input unit 320 that accepts an operation input by the user, and an output unit 330 that presents information to the user. The input unit 320 includes an operation accepting unit 322 that accepts user operations. The output unit 330 includes a receipt output unit 332 and an image output unit 334 . The receipt output unit 332 displays the electronic receipt with a QR code. The image output unit 334 displays various screens.

The data processing unit 340 includes a position detection unit 342 that detects the current position of the user terminal 300 . The position detection unit 342 operates, for example, when the current position is requested from the server 400 .

The communication unit 350 includes a transmission unit 360 that transmits data and a reception unit 370 that receives data.

The sending unit 360 includes a request sending unit 362 , a location sending unit 364 , and an account information sending unit 366 . The request sending unit 362 sends various requests. The position transmitter 364 transmits the current position of the user terminal 300 . The account information transmitting unit 366 transmits account information.

The receiving unit 370 includes a screen data receiving unit 372 and a receipt receiving unit 374 . The screen data receiving unit 372 receives data of various screens. The receipt receiving unit 374 receives electronic receipts.

The data storage unit 380 includes a ticket storage unit 382 that stores electronic tickets issued by the server 400 and an account information storage unit 384 that stores account information.

FIG. 9 is a functional block diagram of the server 400 .

The server 400 includes a data processing unit 440 , a communication unit 450 , and a data storage unit 480 . The communication unit 450 is in charge of communication processing via the network. The data storage unit 480 stores various data. The data processing unit 440 executes various processes based on the data acquired by the communication unit 450 and the data stored in the data storage unit 480 . The data processing unit 440 also functions as an interface between the communication unit 450 and the data storage unit 480 .

The data processing unit 440 includes a commodity list management unit 442 , a user authentication unit 443 , a screen data generation unit 444 , a storage selection unit 445 , a receipt generation unit 446 , a transaction management unit 448 , and a commodity verification unit 449 .

The product list management unit 442 manages a list of the products 104 stored in the storage device 100 (hereinafter referred to as "stored product list"). The user authentication unit 443 performs user authentication processing when receiving access from the user terminal 300 . Through user authentication processing, illegal access is excluded, and the user ID is identified in legitimate access. The user authentication process may be in the prior art. The screen data generating unit 444 generates data of various screens displayed on the user terminal 300 . The storage selection unit 445 selects the storage device 100 . The receipt generation unit 446 generates an electronic receipt. In addition, the receipt generation part 446 may generate|occur|produce the data of a paper receipt in the modification mentioned later. The transaction management unit 448 manages transactions such as sales and reservations of the merchandise 104 . The commodity verification unit 449 determines whether the commodity 104 taken out from the storage device 100 or the commodity 104 stored in the storage device 100 is correct.

The communication unit 450 includes a transmission unit 460 that transmits data and a reception unit 470 that receives data.

The sending unit 460 includes a screen data sending unit 462 , a receipt sending unit 464 , a permission notification sending unit 466 , a reservation instruction sending unit 468 , and a reservation notification sending unit 452 .

The screen data transmitting unit 462 transmits data of various screens displayed on the user terminal 300 . The receipt sending unit 464 sends electronic receipts. The permission notification sending unit 466 transmits the permission notification. The reservation instruction transmission unit 468 will be described in Modification 4, which will be described later. The reservation notification sending unit 452 will be described in Modification 8 to be described later.

The reception unit 470 includes a storage notification reception unit 472 , a request reception unit 474 , a withdrawal notification reception unit 476 , a position reception unit 478 , and an account information reception unit 479 .

The storage notification receiving unit 472 receives the storage notification. The request receiving unit 474 receives various requests. The withdrawal notification receiving unit 476 receives the withdrawal notification. The position receiving unit 478 receives the current position of the user terminal 300 . The account information receiving unit 479 receives account information.

The data storage unit 480 includes a store table storage unit 481 , a product master table storage unit 482 , a storage table storage unit 483 , an in-storage product list storage unit 484 , a user table storage unit 485 , a receipt table storage unit 486 , and a sales table storage unit 488 and reservation table storage unit 490 .

The store table storage unit 481 stores a store table. The store table has a record for each store. Store ID, store name, store location, etc. are stored in the record. The store ID is an identifier of a store used for information processing, and does not need to be disclosed to the outside. The store name is, for example, "Central Station Front Store" or the like. The store location includes address, building name and number of floors, longitude and latitude, etc.

The commodity master storage unit 482 stores the commodity master. The commodity master table has a record for each commodity 104 involved in the storage device 100 . The record stores product ID, product type, product name, data of product barcode 118, price, photograph data, and the like. The product ID is an identifier of the product 104 used for information processing, and does not need to be disclosed to the outside. The types of goods are, for example, lunch boxes, salads, drinks, and the like. The trade names are, for example, "Tempura Bento" and "Sukiyaki Bento". The data of the photo is used to include the appearance of the product 104 in the product purchase screen displayed on the user terminal 300 . The product purchase screen will be described later in relation to FIG. 12 .

The storage table storage unit 483 stores the storage table. The storage table has records for each storage device 100 . The storage ID, storage name, installation location, management store ID, floor plan, and the like are stored in the record. The storage ID is an identifier of the storage device 100 used for information processing, and may not be disclosed to the outside. The storage name is, for example, "Building A-F4" or "Building A-F1" or the like. The setting place includes address, building name and number of floors, longitude and latitude, etc. The management store ID is the store ID of the store in which the storage device 100 is managed. The floor plan is included in the storage confirmation screen displayed in the user terminal 300 . The floor plan will be described later in relation to FIG. 11 .

The in-store item list storage unit 484 stores an in-store item list. The stored commodity list will be described later in relation to FIG. 14 .

The user table storage unit 485 stores a user table. The user table has a record of each user, that is, a member registered in advance. The record stores the user ID, user name, account information, storage device ID of the storage device 100 near the workplace, storage device ID of the storage device 100 near the home, information on the electronic settlement method, and the like. The storage device 100 in the vicinity of the work place is supposed to be an object of introduction of products at work. The storage device 100 in the vicinity of the house is an object of introduction of products assumed to be at home. In addition, it is assumed that the working condition may be the time period or the current position of the user terminal 300 . Similarly, it is assumed that the condition of being at home can be judged by the time period or the current position. The storage device 100 near the work place and the storage device 100 near the home can be registered by the user's operation. The registration of these storage devices 100 will be described later in relation to FIG. 10 .

The receipt table storage unit 486 stores a receipt table. The receipt table will be described later in relation to FIG. 15 .

The sales table storage unit 488 stores a sales table. The sales table will be described later in relation to FIG. 16 .

The reservation table storage unit 490 stores a reservation table. The reservation table will be described in Modification 1 to be described later.

FIG. 10 is an example of a storage configuration screen.

When accessing the server 400 from the user terminal 300, the storage configuration screen is displayed. This example is assumed to be at work. The installation places of the storage device 100 near the current position (black circles in the figure) are displayed on the map. In particular, the storage device 100 registered as the storage device 100 near the work place is highlighted and displayed. These storage devices 100 are objects of product introduction. Regarding the storage device 100 in the vicinity of the work place, a storage device within a predetermined range from the work place may be set by default. When the storage confirmation button is touched, the storage confirmation screen (Fig. 11) is displayed. When the product menu button is touched, the product purchase screen (FIG. 12) is displayed.

FIG. 11 is an example of a storage confirmation screen.

On the save confirmation screen, the floor map is displayed. The location of the storage device 100 within the floor is shown in the floor plan. The floor plan is an example of data showing the position in the building or site where the storage device 100 is installed. In this example, since it is registered as the storage device 100 in the vicinity of the work place, a pattern is added to the registration button. When the user touches the cancel button, the registration of the storage device 100 is canceled. Conversely, when it is not registered as the storage device 100 near the work place, a pattern is added to the release button, and when the registration button is touched, the storage device 100 is registered.

FIG. 12 is an example of a product purchase screen.

On the product purchase screen in this example, the products 104 that can be purchased in the storage device 100 that is the object of the product introduction are displayed. The product purchase screen of FIG. 12 is displayed on the user terminal 300 . For example, a lunch box is selected among the purchasable products 104, and the product name, price, photo, and storage device name are displayed. Furthermore, a purchase button for applying for purchase is also displayed in correspondence with the product 104 . For example, when the user 122 touches the purchase button of "tempura lunch", the user 122 purchases the "tempura lunch" stored in the storage device 100a. The purchased product 104 is not displayed on the product purchase screen. In this example, if there is only one "Tempura Bento" initially, the "Tempura Bento" is no longer displayed on the product purchase screen after the user 122 purchases it.

When a button such as a salad button or a drink button indicating the type of the other product 104 is touched, it switches to the list of the product 104 of that type.

When the recommendation button is touched, a combination of recommended items 104 is displayed. For example, the combination of "Tempura Bento" and "Radish Salad" and "Green Tea" is displayed. The combination of recommended items 104 is stored in the server 400 . The setting of the combination of the recommended products 104 may be performed by the operator of the server 400 or by the manager of the store. The combination of the commodities 104 may be determined according to the time. It is also possible to display the total calorie of the recommended combined product 104 and the calorie that should be consumed by exercise in accordance with the total calorie. In addition, based on the calories to be consumed, the distance to be walked and the number of steps to be climbed may be calculated and displayed.

When the classic button is touched, it switches to the list of products 104 that have been purchased a lot. The product 104 may be determined based on the purchase history of an individual user, or the product 104 may be determined based on the purchase history of the user layer whose user attributes (eg, gender, age, etc.) are common. In addition, the product 104 may be determined based on the purchase history of all users. In addition, you can also refer to the purchase history in the unmanned store, etc.

When the discount button is touched, a list of discounted items 104 is displayed. The server 400 can automatically set the discount according to the validity period. The discount can also be automatically set according to the unsold number. Discounts may also be preferentially given to users located near the storage device 100 . The discount may also be set according to the consumption amount of the user.

When the user touches the OK button, the product purchase screen is closed, and the route navigation screen is displayed.

FIG. 13 is an example of a route navigation screen.

On the route navigation screen, a route connecting the storage device 100 storing the commodity purchased by the user is shown. The method of determining the route is not limited. The shortest distance route can be shown. Alternatively, it is also possible to display a route longer than a reference distance to promote exercise. In addition, the route can be recalculated and displayed when the pre-purchased or pre-reserved product is sold out in the storage device 100 or when it is delivered to a nearby storage device 100 or the like.

FIG. 14 is a data structure diagram of an in-store commodity list.

The stored commodity list is used to know the commodities stored in each storage device 100 . The stored commodity list is provided for each storage device 100 . The commodity ID and purchase status of each commodity stored in the storage device 100 are stored in the stored commodity list. The purchase status indicates either unpurchased or purchased. In this example, the case where four kinds of lunch boxes whose product IDs are LB01, LB02, LB03, and LB04 are stored in the storage device 100a whose storage device ID is ST001 is shown. It is shown that the products 104 of LB01 and LB02 are not purchased and can be purchased at the current time, and the products 104 of LB03 and LB04 are shown to be purchased and cannot be purchased at the current time.

Fig. 15 is a data structure diagram of the receipt table.

The ticket table is used to manage electronic tickets issued by the server 400 . The ticket table has a record of each electronic ticket issued by the server 400 . The electronic ticket ID, the data of the electronic ticket, the user ID, and the like are stored in the record. The electronic receipt ID is an identifier of the electronic receipt used for information processing, and does not need to be disclosed to the outside. The data of the electronic receipt is a unique code string that is converted into a QR code image. The user ID identifies the user assigned to the electronic ticket. The data of the electronic ticket may include the user ID, and may also include the data of the product ID or the product barcode of the purchased product 104 . The data of the electronic ticket may also be an electronic ticket ID.

FIG. 16 is a data structure diagram of the sales table.

It is a table used to manage sales created by sales transactions. The Sales table has a record of each sales transaction. The transaction ID, commodity ID, user ID, sales price, electronic receipt ID, storage device ID, take-out status, and the like are stored in the record. A transaction ID is assigned for each sales transaction. The item ID identifies the item 104 that was sold. The user ID identifies the user 122 who made the purchase. The electronic ticket ID identifies the electronic ticket used in the sale. The storage device ID identifies the storage device 100 used in the sale. The take-out status indicates whether the commodity 104 has been taken out from the storage device 100 , that is, not taken out or taken out.

FIG. 17 is a functional block diagram of the shop assistant terminal 600 .

The clerk terminal 600 includes a user interface processing unit 610 , a data processing unit 640 , a communication unit 650 , and a data storage unit 680 . The user interface processing unit 610 accepts operations from a store clerk via a touch panel or the like, and is responsible for user interface processing such as image display and sound output. The communication unit 650 is in charge of communication processing via the network. The data storage unit 680 stores various data. The data processing unit 640 executes various processes based on the data acquired by the communication unit 650 and the data stored in the data storage unit 680 . The data processing unit 640 also functions as an interface of the user interface processing unit 610 , the communication unit 650 , and the data storage unit 680 .

The user interface processing unit 610 includes an input unit 620 that accepts an operation input by a store clerk, and an output unit 630 that presents information to the store clerk. The input unit 620 includes an operation accepting unit 622 that accepts an operation performed by a store clerk.

The output unit 630 includes a ticket output unit 632 and a reservation list output unit 634 . The receipt output unit 632 displays the clerk receipt as a QR code on the display. The shop assistant 120 is given a shop assistant ticket for opening the door 102 of the storage device 100 as a business. The clerk's receipt is displayed as a QR code on the clerk's terminal 600 in the same manner as the electronic receipt given to the user 122 . The clerk ticket is a type of ticket that can be reused any number of times. The reservation list output unit 634 will be described in Modification 4, which will be described later.

The communication unit 650 includes a transmission unit 660 that transmits data and a reception unit 670 that receives data. The transmission unit 660 includes a hold list request unit 662 that requests the store terminal 600 for a hold list. The reception unit 670 includes a reservation list reception unit 672 . The hold list request unit 662 and the hold list reception unit 672 will be described in Modification 4 to be described later.

The data storage unit 680 includes a receipt storage unit 682 and a reservation list storage unit 684 . The receipt storage unit 682 stores clerk receipts. The reservation list storage unit 684 will be described in Modification 4, which will be described later.

FIG. 18 is a sequence diagram when the store clerk 120 stores the merchandise 104 in the storage device 100a.

When the store clerk 120 stores the merchandise brought out from the store in the storage device 100a, the store clerk terminal 600 is operated to display the electronic receipt, and the QR code is shown to the receipt reader 114 of the storage device 100a (S40).

The basic operation of the storage device 100a is as described in FIG. 4 . Here, only a part of processing in the basic operation will be described.

When the store clerk receipt authentication obtained by the receipt reading unit 222 of the storage device 100 a succeeds ( S42 ) and the store clerk 120 completes the storage of the commodity 104 , the storage notification sending unit 262 sends a storage notification to the server 400 ( S44 ). The storage notification includes the data of the product barcode 118 of the stored product 104 and the used clerk's receipt.

When the storage notification receiving unit 472 of the server 400 receives the storage notification, the product list management unit 442 adds the product ID corresponding to the product barcode 118 of the stored product 104 to the stored product list (S46). Set not purchased in the corresponding purchase status. Then, the permission notification sending unit 466 sends a notification indicating permission to the storage device 100a.

19 and 20 are sequence diagrams when the user 122 accesses the site of the server 400 from the user terminal 300a and purchases the commodity 104 located in the storage device 100a.

When the application of the user terminal 300a is activated, the account information transmission unit 366 transmits the account information stored in the account information storage unit 384 to the server 400 (S300).

When the account information receiving unit 479 of the server 400 receives the account information, the user authentication unit 443 performs user authentication (S302). When the user authentication is successful, the storage selection unit 445 selects the displayed storage device 100 (S304). Specifically, the storage device 100 registered as the storage device 100 in the vicinity of the work place is selected. Alternatively, the current position of the user terminal 300a may be acquired, and the storage device 100 located within a certain distance of the user terminal 300a may be extracted.

The screen data generation unit 444 of the server 400 refers to the storage table, and generates a storage layout screen (S306). The screen data transmitting unit 462 transmits the data storing the layout screen to the user terminal 300a (S308).

When the screen data receiving unit 372 of the user terminal 300a receives the data of the storage configuration screen, the image output unit 334 displays the storage configuration screen (S310). When the operation acceptance unit 322 accepts the touch of the storage confirmation button ( S312 ), the request transmission unit 362 transmits a storage confirmation request to the server 400 .

When the request receiving unit 474 of the server 400 receives the storage confirmation request, the screen data generating unit 444 refers to the storage table and generates a storage confirmation screen (S314). The screen data transmitting unit 462 transmits the data storing the confirmation screen to the user terminal 300a (S316).

When the screen data receiving unit 372 receives the data of the storage confirmation screen, the image output unit 334 displays the storage confirmation screen (S318). When the operation accepting unit 322 accepts the touch of the close button ( S320 ), the storage confirmation screen is closed, and the storage configuration screen is displayed again.

When the operation accepting unit 322 accepts the touch of the product menu button on the storage arrangement screen, the request sending unit 362 sends a product menu request to the server 400 ( S322 ).

Move to Figure 20. When the request receiving unit 474 of the server 400 receives the product menu request, the screen data generating unit 444 generates a product purchase screen based on the list of stored products in the selected storage device 100 (S50). Then, the screen data transmission unit 462 transmits the data of the generated product purchase screen to the user terminal 300a (S52).

When the screen data receiving unit 372 of the user terminal 300 receives the data of the product purchase screen, the image output unit 334 displays the product purchase screen. When the user 122 selects the item 104 on the item purchase screen and touches the purchase button, the operation accepting unit 322 accepts the touch of the purchase button and recognizes the item ID and storage device ID of the item 104 corresponding to the purchase target (S54). The request sending unit 362 sends a purchase request including the product ID and the storage device ID to the server 400 . Since the commodity 104 is collected after the pre-purchase, the purchase request also has the meaning of a request for collection of the commodity 104 .

When the request receiving unit 474 of the server 400 receives the purchase request, the receipt generating unit 446 generates an electronic receipt for the user 122 who purchased the commodity 104 (S56). One electronic ticket is issued to one user 122 , and the same electronic ticket is not issued to different users 122 . The electronic receipts repeatedly issued to one user 122 may be different each time, or may be common. When the same electronic ticket is used repeatedly like a member authentication code, the electronic ticket itself may not be transmitted, but only an instruction to validate the electronic ticket stored in the user terminal 300 may be transmitted. The receipt generation unit 446 adds a new record of the electronic receipt to the receipt table storage unit 486 . Then, the receipt sending unit 464 sends the electronic receipt to the storage device 100a and the user terminal 300 (S58).

When the receipt receiving unit 272 of the storage device 100a receives the electronic receipt, the receipt list management unit 252 adds the received electronic receipt to the receipt list (S60). In addition, when the receipt receiving unit 374 of the user terminal 300 receives the electronic receipt, the electronic receipt is stored in the receipt storage unit 382 .

After S58, the transaction management unit 448 of the server 400 adds a new record to the sales table as the sales amount of the purchased product (S62). The product list management unit 442 changes the purchase status of the purchased product 104 in the stored product list of the storage device 100a to purchased (S64). The transaction management unit 448 may perform settlement processing together with sales processing. The settlement process may be an existing method such as electronic settlement or cash settlement of pre-payment or post-payment. In the modified example to be described later, the settlement process can be similarly performed together with the sales amount process.

FIG. 21 is a sequence diagram when the user 122 retrieves the purchased product 104 from the storage device 100a.

When the operation accepting unit 322 accepts the operation of the QR code display instruction, the receipt output unit 322 converts the electronic receipt stored in the receipt storage unit 382 into a QR code graphic and displays it on the display (S70). The user 122 presents the displayed QR code to the receipt reader 114 of the storage device 100a.

When the receipt reading unit 222 of the storage device 100a reads the QR code (electronic receipt), the receipt authentication unit 242 authenticates the read electronic receipt (S72). If it is consistent with an electronic ticket included in the ticket list, the authentication is successful. Authentication fails if it does not match any electronic ticket included in the ticket list. In this example, since it matches the electronic receipt stored in S60 of FIG. 20 , the authentication is successful. After that, when the user 122 takes out the commodity 104 and closes the door 102, the take-out notification transmission unit 264 transmits a take-out notification to the server 400 (S74). The take-out notification includes the data of the commodity bar code 118 of the commodity 104 taken out and the electronic ticket used.

When the take-out notification receiving unit 476 of the server 400 receives the take-out notice, the commodity verification unit 449 determines whether the commodity 104 taken out from the storage device 100 is correct (S75). Specifically, the product verification unit 449 refers to the product master table, and identifies the product ID corresponding to the product barcode 118 . This commodity ID corresponds to the commodity taken out from the storage device 100a. Next, the product verification unit 449 refers to the receipt table to identify the user ID corresponding to the electronic receipt, and further refers to the sales table to identify the product ID corresponding to the combination of the storage device ID and the user ID corresponding to the sender of the withdrawal notification. This commodity ID corresponds to the commodity purchased by the user 122 in the storage device 100a. If the product IDs of both parties are identical, the user 122 has taken out the purchased product, so the verification is successful. On the other hand, if the product IDs of both parties do not match, the user has taken out a product other than the purchased product, so the verification fails. When the verification fails, it is determined whether or not the notification transmission unit 466 is permitted to transmit a notification indicating rejection to the storage device 100a, and the process returns to S74.

On the other hand, when the verification is successful, the product list management unit 442 deletes the record corresponding to the product ID of the product taken out from the storage device 100a in the stored product list (S76). Furthermore, the transaction management unit 448 changes the withdrawal status corresponding to the item ID corresponding to the item purchased by the user in the sales table to already withdrawn (S78). Then, the permission notification sending unit 466 sends a notification indicating permission to the storage device 100a (S80).

When the permission notification receiving unit 274 of the storage device 100a receives the notification indicating permission, the ticket list management unit 252 deletes the used electronic ticket from the ticket list (S82).

The transaction management unit 448 may perform settlement processing after confirming that it has been withdrawn from the sales table.

[Variation 1]

In Modification 1, the product 104 is reserved from the user terminal 300 . That is, the user 122 operates the user terminal 300 to view the commodity 104 stored in the storage device 100, and makes a reservation for the desired commodity 104 on the Web. Then, it goes to the storage device 100 and takes out and purchases the reserved commodity 104 . This transaction method is referred to as the "pre-reservation method for products in storage". The electronic receipt in Modification 1 is issued to the user 122 who has reserved the product 104 .

FIG. 22 is a schematic diagram showing a reserved purchase method of an item in stock.

As in the case of FIG. 7 , the clerk 120 stores the commodity 104 in the storage device 100a at 11:30 before the lunch break.

After that, at 11:40, the user 122 browses the commodities 104 in the storage device 100a with the user terminal 300a, and selects and reserves a desired commodity 104. The transaction has not yet been established at this moment. When the user 122 reserves the commodity 104, the server 400 transmits an electronic receipt to the user terminal 300a. The user terminal 300 stores the received electronic ticket.

At 12:10 during the lunch break, the user 122 carries the user terminal 300a and moves to the installation place of the storage device 100a. When the user 122 operates the user terminal 300a to display the QR code of the electronic receipt and presents the QR code to the receipt reader 114 of the storage device 100a, the lock of the door 102 is released. When the user 122 closes the door 102 of the storage device 100a, the door 102 is locked. When the user 122 takes out the commodity 104 that has not been reserved, a warning is issued, and the user 122 takes out the commodity 104 again. When the user 122 takes out the commodity 104 reserved by himself, the electronic ticket is deleted from the ticket list. It is assumed that the electronic bill in this example is valid only once. At this point in time, the transaction is established, and the server 400 includes the sales.

The sequence when the store clerk 120 stores the merchandise 104 in the storage device 100a is as shown in FIG. 18 .

In the case of Modification 1, the commodity ID and reservation status of each commodity stored in the storage device 100 are stored in the stored commodity list. The reservation status indicates either unreserved or reserved. Repeated reservations will not be made for products that have already been reserved.

In the case of Modification 1, the product reservation screen is used instead of the product purchase screen. On the product reservation screen, a reservation button is displayed instead of the purchase button. In S54 of FIG. 20 , the operation accepting unit 322 accepts the touch of the reservation button, and recognizes the commodity ID of the commodity 104 corresponding to the reservation target. Then, the request transmitting unit 362 transmits a reservation request including the product ID and the storage device ID to the server 400 . Since the item 104 is collected after the reservation, the reservation request also has the meaning of a request for collection of the item 104 .

In the case of Modification 1, in S62 of FIG. 20 , the transaction management unit 448 of the server 400 adds new reservation information to the reservation table instead of the sales processing place of the purchased product.

In the case of Modification 1, the reservation table is used in addition to the sales table. The reservation table is a table for managing purchase reservations. The appointment table has a record for each purchase appointment. Reservation information such as reservation ID, product ID, user ID, sales price, electronic receipt ID, and storage device ID is stored in the record. A reservation ID is assigned to each purchase reservation. The commodity ID identifies the reserved commodity 104 . The user ID identifies the user 122 who made the reservation. The electronic receipt ID identifies the electronic receipt for the goods reserved for delivery. The storage device ID identifies the storage device 100 in which the reserved product is stored.

In the case of Modification 1, when the take-out notification receiving unit 476 of the server 400 receives the take-out notification in S75 of FIG. 21 , the commodity verification unit 449 determines whether the commodity 104a taken out from the storage device 100 is correct (S75). Specifically, the product verification unit 449 refers to the product master table, and identifies the product ID corresponding to the product barcode 118 . This commodity ID corresponds to the commodity taken out from the storage device 100 . Next, the commodity verification unit 449 refers to the receipt table to identify the user ID corresponding to the electronic receipt, and further refers to the reservation table to identify the commodity ID corresponding to the combination of the storage device ID and the user ID corresponding to the transmission source of the withdrawal notification. This product ID corresponds to the product reserved in the storage device 100 by the user 122 . If the product IDs of both parties match, the user 122 has taken out the reserved product, so the verification is successful. On the other hand, if the product IDs of both parties do not match, the user has taken out a product other than the reserved product, so the verification fails. If the verification fails, the notification transmission unit 466 is permitted to transmit a notification indicating rejection to the storage device 100, and the process returns to S74.

In the case of Modification 1, after S78 in FIG. 21 , the transaction management unit 448 of the server 400 adds a new record to the sales table as the sales processing of the purchased product. In the case of Modification 1, it is not necessary to manage the take-out status without the sales table. Furthermore, the transaction management unit 448 deletes the reservation information in the reservation table.

[Variation 2]

In Modification 2, the purchase or reservation is not performed only by browsing the commodity 104 from the user terminal 300 . That is, the user 122 operates the user terminal 300 to confirm whether the desired product 104 exists in the storage device 100 . When the user 122 wants to purchase any of the commodities 104 in the storage device 100 , the user 122 requests issuance of an electronic ticket from the user terminal 300 and acquires an electronic ticket for opening the storage device 100 . In the case of Modification 2, it is first come first served, and the person who actually takes it out from the storage device 100 first buys it. Therefore, there are cases where the commodity 104 browsed by the user terminal 300 cannot be purchased. This transaction method is referred to as an "arbitrary purchase method of goods in storage".

FIG. 23 is a schematic diagram showing an optional purchase method of the stored commodity.

As in the case of FIG. 7 , the clerk 120 stores the commodity 104 in the storage device 100a at 11:30 before the lunch break.

After that, when the user 122 browses through the user terminal 300 at 12:00 and wants to purchase the commodity 104 of the storage device 100a, the user 122 requests the issuance of an electronic ticket. The electronic receipt in Modification 2 is issued to the user 122 who has browsed the merchandise 104 in the storage device 100a in advance. When the server 400 is requested to issue an electronic ticket, it transmits the electronic ticket to the user terminal 300 . The user terminal 300 stores the received electronic ticket.

When the user 122 arrives at the installation place of the storage device 100a at 12:10, the user 122 operates the user terminal 300 to display the QR code of the electronic receipt, and presents the QR code to the receipt reader 114 of the storage device 100a. The user 122 opens the unlocked door 102 and freely takes out the item 104 that he wants to purchase. All the commodities 104 stored in the storage device 100a can be purchased. When the user 122 closes the door 102 of the storage device 100a, the electronic ticket is deleted from the ticket list. It is assumed that the electronic bill in this example is valid only once. However, the door 102 may be opened and closed twice or more. When a certain door 102 is taken out and the door 102 is closed, the transaction is established, and the server 400 includes the sales.

The sequence when the store clerk 120 stores the merchandise 104 in the storage device 100a is as shown in FIG. 18 .

In the case of Modification 2, the commodity ID of each commodity stored in the storage device 100 is managed in the stored commodity list, but the purchase status and reservation status may not be managed.

In the case of Modification 2, the product browsing screen is used instead of the product purchasing screen. On the product browsing screen, a ticket issuing button is displayed. In S54 of FIG. 20 , when the operation accepting unit 322 accepts the touch of the ticket issuing button, the request transmitting unit 362 transmits a ticket request to the server 400 . The user 122 is allowed to use the storage device 100 in which the commodity 104 is stored by acquiring the electronic ticket.

In the case of Modification 2, the sales processing of the product shown in S62 of FIG. 20 is not performed. In addition, the update of the purchase status in the in-store commodity list shown in S64 is also not performed.

In the case of Modification 2, in S75 of FIG. 21 , the commodity verification unit 449 determines that the commodity 104 taken out from the storage device 100 is correct in any case, and the verification is successful.

In the case of Modification 2, after S78 in FIG. 21 , the transaction management unit 448 of the server 400 adds a new record to the sales table as the sales processing of the purchased product. In the case of Modification 2, it is not necessary to manage the withdrawal status without the sales table.

[Variation 3]

In Modification 3, as a modification of the optional purchase method of the stored goods, the same electronic receipt is repeatedly used like a member authentication code. That is, the issuance of the ticket is omitted. The user 122 may not browse the commodities 104 in the storage device 100 , but directly retrieve the commodities 104 from the storage device 100 .

In the case of Modification 3, the server 400 transmits the electronic receipt of the user 122 to the storage device 100 near the registered work place. The storage device 100 permanently stores the sent electronic receipt in the receipt list, and does not delete the electronic receipt shown in S82 of FIG. 21 .

In addition, instead of an electronic receipt, a QR code printed on a card or paper may be used as a receipt.

[Variation 4]

In the above-mentioned example, the example in which the commodity 104 accommodated in the storage apparatus 100 is purchased was shown. That is, the commodity 104 that does not exist in the storage device 100 cannot be purchased. On the other hand, in Modification 4, the product 104 is delivered from the store. Specifically, the user 122 selects the desired product 104 from among the products 104 that can be purchased as the store's inventory, and requests delivery to the predetermined storage device 100 . In this way, the transaction method in which the commodity 104 stocked in the store is purchased in advance, and then delivered to the storage device 100 upon request is referred to as the "pre-purchase method of the commodity in stock in the store".

Modification 4 can also be applied to a case where a lunch box is purchased at lunch as described above. Here, an example in which delivery of the commodity 104 to the storage device 100 near the house is requested will be described.

FIG. 24 is a configuration diagram of the storage device 100 .

The residence of user 122 is located on the 5th floor of residential building P, which is far from office building A. As shown in the figure, storage devices 100p to t are installed on the first to fifth floors of the residential building P.

There is a store adjacent to the residential building P, and the store sells packaged vegetables such as lunch boxes, sandwiches, and salads, and beverages. The storage devices 100p to t are managed by the store. That is, the commodities 104 stored in the storage devices 100p to t are provided by the store.

The store targets the residents of the residential building P, and sells packaged vegetables and beverages such as lunch boxes, sandwiches, and salads at any time. The user 122 operates the user terminal 300 to view the products 104 in the store, and orders the desired product 104 on the Web. The store clerk 120 delivers the product 104 ordered by the user 122 to the storage device 100 used by the user 122 . The resident can purchase the commodity 104 without going to the store, which is convenient. In addition to the point of sale in the store, the product 104 is also sold in the storage devices 100p to t, so it is expected that the sales of the store will increase. In addition, it can also be expected to avoid unsold items 104 .

In addition to the storage devices 100p to t, the store also manages a plurality of adjacent storage devices 100, and the store clerk periodically performs delivery to these storage devices 100 together. For example, delivery is made every 30 minutes such as 17:00, 17:30, 18:00, and 18:30. Since it is inconvenient if the ordered product 104 is sold out during the period from the time the order is received to the delivery, the store clerk keeps the product 104 .

FIG. 25 is a schematic diagram showing a method of pre-purchasing items in store in a store.

In this example, the user 122 browses the products 104 in the store that manages the storage device 100p near the house with the user terminal 300a at 17:40 before leaving work, and selects and purchases the desired product 104 . At this point in time, the transaction is established, and the server 400 includes the sales. When the user 122 purchases the commodity 104, the server 400 transmits an electronic receipt to the user terminal 300a. The user terminal 300a stores the received electronic ticket. However, at this stage, the item 104 is still in the store.

The information of the purchased product 104 is communicated to the store, and the store clerk holds the product 104 at 17:45.

When the delivery time arrives at 18:00, the store clerk goes to deliver the reserved product 104 . At 18:05, the clerk arrives at the 5th floor of the residential building P, and stores the commodity 104 in the storage device 100p.

The user 122 who returned to the residential building P at 18:20 operates the user terminal 300 to display the QR code of the electronic receipt, and presents the QR code to the receipt reader 114 of the storage device 100p. Then, the unlocked door 102 is opened, and the commodity 104 purchased by the user is taken out. The electronic receipt in this example is valid only once, so it is deleted from the receipt list when the purchased commodity 104 is taken out. However, when an electronic ticket of a type that can be repeatedly used any number of times is used, the electronic ticket need not be deleted from the ticket list. Similarly, when a QR code printed on a card or paper is used as a reusable receipt, the data of the receipt need not be deleted.

In addition, the store terminal 700 manages the list of the commodities 104 that are the store's stock at any time. This list is called a store inventory list. In addition, the server 400 and the store terminal 700 perform data synchronization, and maintain the same store inventory list. The server 400 has a store inventory list storage unit (not shown) that stores a store inventory list in association with a store ID.

The commodity 104 available for sale in stock is disclosed on the site of the server 400 . As a result, the user terminal 300 can access the site of the server 400 and browse the commodities 104 that can be delivered to the storage device 100p in real time. Hereinafter, processing in this mode will be described.

FIG. 26 is a functional block diagram of the shop terminal 700 .

The store terminal 700 includes a user interface processing unit 710 , a data processing unit 740 , a communication unit 750 , and a data storage unit 780 . The user interface processing unit 710 accepts operations from the store manager via a touch panel or the like, and is responsible for user interface processing such as image display and sound output. The communication unit 750 is in charge of communication processing via the network. The data storage unit 780 stores various data. The data processing unit 740 executes various processes based on the data acquired by the communication unit 750 and the data stored in the data storage unit 780 . The data processing unit 740 also functions as an interface of the user interface processing unit 710 , the communication unit 750 , and the data storage unit 780 .

The user interface processing unit 710 includes an input unit 720 that accepts an operation input by a store manager, and an output unit 730 that presents information to the store manager.

The data processing part 740 includes a reservation list management part 742 , a transaction management part 744 , a commodity verification part 746 , and a settlement part 748 . The reserved list management unit 742 manages the reserved list. The transaction management unit 744 manages transactions such as sales and reservations of the products 104 . The commodity verification unit 746 verifies the extracted commodity. The settlement unit 748 performs settlement processing. Of these, the transaction management unit 744, the commodity verification unit 746, and the settlement unit 748 are used in Modification 9 to be described later.

The communication unit 750 includes a transmission unit 760 that transmits data and a reception unit 770 that receives data.

The transmission unit 760 includes a reservation list transmission unit 762 and a permission notification transmission unit 764 . The reservation list transmission unit 762 transmits the reservation list. The permission notification sending unit 764 transmits the permission notification. However, the permission notification transmission unit 764 is used in Modification 8 to be described later.

The reception unit 770 includes a reservation instruction reception unit 772 , a reservation notification reception unit 774 , and a withdrawal notification reception unit 776 . The reservation instruction receiving unit 772 receives the reservation instruction. The reservation notification receiving unit 774 receives the reservation notification. The withdrawal notification receiving unit 776 receives the withdrawal notification. Among them, the reservation notification receiving unit 774 and the withdrawal notification receiving unit 776 are used in Modification 8 to be described later.

The data storage unit 780 includes a reservation list storage unit 782 , a reservation table storage unit 784 , and a sales table storage unit 786 . The hold list storage unit 782 stores a hold list. The hold list has a record of each item 104 that is the subject of hold. The commodity ID and storage device ID are stored in the record. The item ID identifies the item being shipped. The storage device ID identifies the storage device targeted for delivery.

The reservation table storage unit 784 stores a reservation table. The sales table storage unit 786 stores a sales table. Of these, the reservation table storage unit 784 and the sales table storage unit 786 are used in Modification 8 to be described later.

27 is a sequence diagram when the user 122 accesses the site of the server 400 from the user terminal 300a and purchases the commodity 104 located in the store.

In this example, the storage device 100p in the vicinity of the house registered in advance by the user 122 is automatically selected.

The screen data generation unit 444 of the server 400 reads the management store ID corresponding to the storage device 100p from the storage table, and generates a product purchase screen based on the store inventory list identified by the management store ID (S90). Then, the screen data transmitting unit 462 transmits the data of the generated product purchase screen to the user terminal 300a (S92).

The image output unit 334 of the user terminal 300a displays a product purchase screen. When the user 122 selects the product 104 on the product purchase screen and touches the purchase button, the operation accepting unit 322 recognizes the product ID of the product 104 corresponding to the purchase target (S94). The request sending unit 362 sends a purchase request including the product ID to the server 400 .

When the request receiving unit 474 of the server 400 receives the purchase request, the transaction management unit 448 of the server 400 adds a new record to the sales table as the sales amount of the purchased product (S96). Then, the reservation instruction transmission unit 468 transmits a reservation instruction of the purchased product to the store terminal 700 (S98). The reservation instruction includes a commodity ID that identifies the commodity to be delivered and a storage device ID that identifies the storage device 100p (a storage device near the house) that is a delivery destination.

When the reservation instruction receiving unit 772 of the store terminal 700 receives the reservation instruction, the product ID and the storage device ID are registered in the reservation list (S100).

The receipt generation unit 446 generates an electronic receipt for the user 122 who purchased the commodity 104 (S102). Then, the screen data transmission unit 462 transmits the electronic receipt to the storage device 100p and the user terminal 300a (S104).

When the receipt receiving unit 272 of the storage device 100p receives the electronic receipt, the receipt list management unit 252 adds the received electronic receipt to the receipt list. In addition, when the receipt receiving unit 374 of the user terminal 300 receives the electronic receipt, the electronic receipt is stored in the receipt storage unit 382 .

When the reception unit 770 of the store terminal 700 receives the request for the reservation list, the reservation list transmission unit 762 transmits the reservation list to the clerk terminal 600 . At this time, the reserved list transmission unit 762 converts the commodity IDs included in the reserved list into commodity names, and converts the storage device IDs into storage device names. In addition, the store terminal 700 has a storage table storage unit and a product master table storage unit similar to those of the server 400 .

When the reservation list receiving unit 672 of the clerk terminal 600 receives the reservation list, the reservation list storage unit 684 stores the reservation list, and the reservation list output unit 634 displays the reservation list. The reservation list may be requested by the reservation list request unit 662 of the clerk terminal 600 through the operation of the clerk.

The sequence when the store clerk 120 stores the merchandise 104 in the storage device 100p is the same as that in FIG. 18 .

The sequence when the user 122 retrieves the purchased product 104 from the storage device 100p is the same as that in the case of FIG. 21 .

[Variation 5]

The commodity 104 requested to be delivered in Modification 4 may be reserved on the Web instead of purchasing. This transaction method is referred to as a "reservation purchase method for items in stock at a store".

FIG. 28 is a schematic diagram showing a reservation purchase method for items in stock in a store.

The user 122 makes a reservation for the item 104 at 17:40. At this moment, sales are not counted. The work of the clerk 120 at 17:45 and 18:05 is the same as in the case of FIG. 25 . Sales are credited when user 122 withdraws item 104 at 18:20.

In Modification 5, a product reservation screen is used instead of the product purchase screen in Modification 4. The reserved product 104 is held and delivered in the same manner as the purchased product in Modification 4.

The processing of the in-stock product list, the reservation table, and the sales table is the same as the case of the reserved purchase method of in-stock goods.

[Variation 6]

In the above-mentioned examples, it is assumed that the storage device 100 is installed outside the store, but the storage device 100e may be installed in the store. In this example, the sales of hot spots at the cash register installation place (hereinafter simply referred to as "the cash register") are assisted. Hot desserts are snacks and side dishes like french fries, croquettes, and fried chicken that are eaten hot.

The clerk 120 in charge of the cash register takes out the hot dessert from the box, packs the bag, and hands it to the user 122, which is troublesome, and when a customer is in a queue, there is a problem that it is difficult to purchase the hot dessert because of the customer behind. In Modification 6, the user 122 performs the takeout of the hotspot, thereby reducing the work of the cashier. If the transaction near the cashier is accelerated, the sceptical customer can also easily purchase the hot snack.

The hot cake is stored as a commodity in the storage device 100e. The hot-spots are pre-packed into bags or containers, and the products are detected by identifying the barcodes attached to the bags or containers. Alternatively, the setting range may be set for each type of hot spot, the number of commodities in the range may be detected, and the type and quantity of the commodities to be taken out may be identified.

In Modification 6, the user terminal 300 is not used. A paper receipt printed with a QR code is issued by the cash register 800, and the use of the storage device 100e is permitted by the paper receipt. This transaction method is called "pre-settlement method using paper receipts".

FIG. 29 is a schematic diagram showing a pre-settlement method using paper receipts.

At 15:00, the user 122 informs the store clerk 120 in charge of the cashier the type and quantity of the hot-snack that he wants to buy, and pays the fee. At this time, the paper receipt is output from the cash register 800 . A unique QR code is printed on the paper ticket. The paper ticket is handed to the user 122 .

At 15:02, the user 122 makes the ticket reader 114 of the storage device 100e read the paper ticket, and takes out the purchased hotspot. At this time, if the taken out hotspot does not match the purchased hotspot, a warning is issued. Thereby, the wrong product 104 is prevented from being picked up.

FIG. 30 is a functional block diagram of the cash register 800 .

The cash register 800 includes a user interface processing unit 810 , a data processing unit 840 , a communication unit 850 , and a data storage unit 880 . The user interface processing unit 810 accepts operations from a cashier via a touch panel or the like, and is responsible for user interface processing such as image display and sound output. The communication unit 850 is in charge of communication processing via the network. The data storage unit 880 stores various data. The data processing unit 840 executes various processes based on the data acquired by the communication unit 850 and the data stored in the data storage unit 880 . The data processing unit 840 also functions as an interface of the user interface processing unit 810 , the communication unit 850 , and the data storage unit 880 .

The user interface processing unit 810 includes an input unit 820 that accepts an operation input by the cashier 120 and an output unit 830 that presents information to the cashier 120 .

The input unit 820 includes a commodity input unit 822 and a receipt reading unit 824 . The commodity input unit 822 inputs the type and quantity of the commodity (hot spot) to be purchased. The receipt reading unit 824 reads paper receipts and electronic receipts. However, the receipt reading unit 824 is used in Modification 7 to be described later. The output unit 830 includes a receipt output unit 832 that outputs paper receipts.

The data processing unit 840 includes a settlement unit 842 , a receipt generation unit 844 , a receipt management unit 846 , and a commodity verification unit 848 . The settlement unit 842 performs settlement processing. The settlement process can be an existing cash settlement or electronic settlement. The receipt generation unit 844 generates paper receipt data. The receipt management unit 846 manages the receipt table. The commodity verification unit 848 verifies the purchased commodity.

The communication unit 850 includes a transmission unit 860 that transmits data and a reception unit 870 that receives data. The sending unit 860 includes a receipt sending unit 862 and a permission notification sending unit 864 . The receipt sending unit 862 sends electronic receipts. The permission notification sending unit 864 transmits the permission notification. The receiving unit 870 includes a take-out notification receiving unit 872 that receives a take-out notice.

The data storage unit 880 includes a receipt table storage unit 882 that stores a receipt table. The ticket table in Modification 6 has a record of each paper ticket issued by the server 400 . The type and quantity of purchased goods are stored in the record in association with the data of the paper ticket.

FIG. 31 is a sequence diagram regarding a transaction at the cash register.

The product input unit 822 of the cash register 800 inputs the type and quantity of the purchased product (hot spot) ( S110 ). The settlement unit 842 performs the same settlement process as in the past ( S112 ).

The receipt generation unit 844 determines the data of the paper receipt (S114). The data converted into the QR code only needs to be unique, so it may be a simple serial number. The receipt management unit 846 registers the data of the paper receipt in the receipt table in association with the type and quantity of the purchased commodity (S116). The receipt sending unit 862 sends the data of the paper receipt to the storage device 100e (S118). Then, the receipt output section 832 prints and outputs a paper receipt (S120). The paper receipt is handed over to the user by the store clerk 120 in charge of the cash register.

When the receipt receiving unit 272 of the storage device 100e receives the data of the paper receipt, the receipt list management unit 252 registers the data of the paper receipt in the receipt list (S122).

FIG. 32 is a sequence diagram for taking out the commodity 104 .

When the receipt reading unit 222 reads the paper receipt ( S130 ), the receipt authentication unit 242 authenticates the paper receipt ( S132 ). If the data of the read paper receipt does not match the data of the paper receipt stored in the receipt list, the authentication fails and the lock is not released. On the other hand, if it matches the data of the paper ticket stored in the ticket list, the authentication succeeds and the lock is released.

When the user takes out the product 104 (hot spot) and closes the door 102, the take-out notification transmitter 264 transmits a take-out notification to the server 400 (S134). The take-out notification includes the type and quantity of the commodity 104 taken out, and the data of the paper ticket used.

When the withdrawal notification receiving unit 872 of the cash register 800 receives the withdrawal notification, the commodity verification unit 848 performs verification of the purchased commodity (S136). Specifically, the commodity verification unit 848 reads, from the receipt table, the type and quantity of the purchased commodity corresponding to the data of the paper receipt included in the takeout notification. Then, when the type and quantity of the extracted commodity 104 match the type and quantity of the purchased commodity, the verification is successful. When the verification is successful, the permission notification sending unit 864 transmits a notification indicating permission to the storage device 100e (S138).

When the permission notification receiving unit 274 of the storage device 100e receives the notification indicating permission, the ticket list management unit 252 deletes the data of the used paper ticket from the ticket list (S140).

When the type and quantity of the withdrawn commodity 104 do not match the type and quantity of the purchased commodity, and the commodity verification unit 848 of the cash register 800 determines that the verification fails, the notification transmission unit 864 is permitted to transmit a notification indicating rejection to the storage device 100e. . Then, the warning output unit 232 of the storage device 100e outputs a warning.

[Variation 7]

In Modification 6, the settlement is completed before the product 104 (hot spot) is taken out, but the settlement may be performed after the product 104 is taken out. This transaction method is called "post settlement method using paper bills".

FIG. 33 is a schematic diagram showing a post-settlement method using paper receipts.

At 15:00, the user 122 requests the clerk 120 in charge of the cashier to purchase a hotspot. In this case, the type and number of hot spots may not be notified. That is, the user 122 can freely select the hotspot that he wants to purchase. At this time, the paper receipt is output from the cash register 800 . A unique QR code is printed on the paper ticket. The paper ticket is handed to the user 122 .

At 15:02, the user 122 makes the ticket reader 114 of the storage device 100e read the paper ticket, and takes out the hotspot he wants to buy. When the user 122 closes the door 102, the cash register 800 is notified from the storage device 100e of the type and number of the hot snacks taken out.

At 15:04, the user 122 who has finished taking out the hotspot returns the paper receipt to the clerk 120 in charge of the cash register. Then, the settlement is performed according to the type and quantity of the hot-spots taken out.

In the case of Modification 7, the receipt table also has a record for each paper receipt issued by the server 400 . However, in the record, the type and quantity of the purchased commodity and the settlement status are stored in association with the data of the paper receipt. The settlement status indicates either unsettled or settled.

FIG. 34 is a sequence diagram regarding the issuance of paper tickets.

The receipt generation unit 844 determines the data of the paper receipt in the same manner as in Modification 6 ( S150 ). The receipt management unit 846 registers the data of the paper receipt in the receipt table (S152). At this stage, the type and number of hot spots are undetermined. The receipt sending unit 862 sends the data of the paper receipt to the storage device 100e (S154). Then, the receipt output section 832 prints and outputs a paper receipt (S156). The paper receipt is handed over to the user by the store clerk 120 in charge of the cash register.

When the receipt receiving unit 272 of the storage device 100e receives the data of the paper receipt, the receipt list management unit 252 registers the data of the paper receipt in the receipt list (S158).

FIG. 35 is a sequence diagram regarding the withdrawal and settlement of the commodity 104 .

When the receipt reading unit 222 reads the paper receipt (S160), the receipt authentication unit 242 authenticates the paper receipt (S162).

The lock is released when authentication is successful. When the user takes out the product 104 (hot spot) and closes the door 102, the take-out notification sending unit 264 sends a take-out notification to the server 400 (S164). The take-out notification includes the type and quantity of the commodity 104 taken out, and the data of the paper ticket used.

When the withdrawal notification receiving unit 872 of the cash register 800 receives the withdrawal notification, the receipt management unit 846 registers the type and quantity of the withdrawn commodity 104 in the receipt table as the type and quantity of the purchased commodity corresponding to the data of the used paper receipt. (S166). At this point in time, the settlement status indicates unsettled. Then, the permission notification sending unit 864 sends a notification indicating permission to the storage device 100e (S168).

When the permission notification receiving unit 274 of the storage device 100e receives the notification indicating permission, the ticket list management unit 252 deletes the data of the used paper ticket from the ticket list (S170).

When the user hands the paper receipt to the cashier 120, the paper receipt is read by the receipt reading unit 824 of the cash register 800 (S172). Then, the settlement unit 842 refers to the receipt table, and identifies the type and quantity of the purchased product corresponding to the read paper receipt ( S174 ). The settlement unit 842 performs settlement processing according to the type and quantity of purchased commodities (S176). When the settlement processing is completed, the settlement status becomes settled (S178).

[Variation 8]

For the purchase of store goods such as hotspots, instead of paper receipts, electronic receipts may be used. In Modification 8, the product 104 (hot spot) is reserved from the user terminal 300 . This transaction method is referred to as a "reservation purchase method for store products".

FIG. 36 is a schematic diagram showing a reservation purchase method of store merchandise.

At 14:30 before going to the store, the user 122 browses the products (hot spots) in the store using the user terminal 300a, determines the type and quantity of the products (hot spots), and makes a reservation. When the user 122 makes a reservation for the commodity 104, the server 400 transmits an electronic receipt to the user terminal 300a. The user terminal 300a stores the received electronic ticket.

At 14:35, the information of the reserved product is communicated to the store, the clerk confirms the preparation status of the product 104, and if the preparation has not been completed, cooking is performed to replenish the product (hot spot).

When the user 122 arrives at the store, instead of going to the cash register, he goes directly to the storage device 100e. Then, the electronic receipt is presented, and the reserved commodity is taken out from the storage device 100e. If the correct item is taken out, the sale will be credited directly. Regarding payment, existing methods such as electronic settlement or cash settlement of prepayment or postpayment may be used.

37 is a sequence diagram when the user 122 accesses the site of the server 400 from the user terminal 300a and makes a reservation for the product 104 (hot spot) located in the store.

The screen data generation unit 444 of the server 400 generates a product purchase screen based on the store inventory list identified by the store ID (S180). Then, the screen data transmitting unit 462 transmits the data of the generated product purchase screen to the user terminal 300e (S182).

The image output unit 334 displays a product purchase screen. A product 104 (hot spot) that can be purchased is displayed on the product purchase screen. When the user 122 selects the item 104 on the item purchase screen and touches the reservation button, the operation accepting unit 322 recognizes the item ID of the item 104 corresponding to the reservation target ( S184 ). The request transmitting unit 362 transmits a reservation request including the product ID and the storage device ID to the server 400 .

When the request receiving unit 474 of the server 400 receives the reservation request, the receipt generating unit 446 generates an electronic receipt for the user 122 who has reserved the product 104 (S186). Then, the receipt sending unit 464 sends the electronic receipt to the storage device 100e and the user terminal 300a (S188).

When the receipt receiving unit 272 of the storage device 100e receives the electronic receipt, the receipt list management unit 252 adds the received electronic receipt to the receipt list. In addition, when the receipt receiving unit 374 of the user terminal 300 a receives the electronic receipt, the electronic receipt is stored in the receipt storage unit 382 .

After the process of S188, the reservation notification transmission unit 452 transmits a reservation notification to the store terminal 700 (S192). The reservation notice includes the electronic ticket and the type and quantity of reserved commodities (hot spots).

When the reservation notification receiving unit 774 of the store terminal 700 receives the reservation notification, the transaction management unit 744 registers reservation information in the reservation table (S194). The appointment table has a record for each purchase appointment. Reservation information such as reservation ID, commodity type and quantity, user ID, sales price, electronic receipt ID, storage device ID, and take-out status are stored in the record.

FIG. 38 is a sequence diagram when the user 122 takes out the purchased commodity 104 from the storage device 100e.

When the operation accepting unit 322 of the user terminal 300a accepts the operation of the QR code display instruction, the receipt output unit 332 converts the electronic receipt stored in the receipt storage unit 382 into a QR code graphic and displays it on the display (S200). The user 122 presents the displayed QR code to the receipt reader 114 of the storage device 100e.

When the receipt reading unit 222 of the storage device 100e reads the QR code (electronic receipt), the receipt authentication unit 242 authenticates the read electronic receipt (S202). When authentication succeeds and the user 122 takes out the product 104 and closes the door 102, the take-out notification sending unit 264 sends a take-out notification to the store terminal 700 (S204). The take-out notification includes the type and quantity of the taken-out commodity 104 (hot spot) and the electronic ticket used.

When the take-out notification receiving unit 776 of the store terminal 700 receives the take-out notice, the product verification unit 746 determines whether the type and quantity of the product 104 (hot spot) taken out from the storage device 100e are correct (S208). Specifically, the product verification unit 746 refers to the receipt table to identify the user ID corresponding to the electronic receipt, and further refers to the reservation table to identify the product type and user ID corresponding to the combination of the storage device ID and the user ID corresponding to the source of the withdrawal notification. quantity. The product ID corresponds to the type and quantity of the product reserved by the user 122 . If the types and quantities of the commodities are consistent, the user 122 takes out the reserved commodities, and the verification is successful. On the other hand, if the types and quantities of the commodities do not match, the reserved commodities are not taken out correctly, so the verification fails. When the verification fails, it is determined whether the notification transmission unit 764 is permitted to transmit a notification indicating rejection to the storage device 100e, and the process returns to S204.

On the other hand, when the verification is successful, the permission notification sending unit 764 of the store terminal 700 sends a notification indicating permission to the storage device 100e (S208).

When the permission notification receiving unit 274 of the storage device 100e receives the notification indicating permission, the ticket list management unit 252 deletes the used electronic ticket from the ticket list (S210).

After the process of S208, the reservation notification receiving unit 774 of the store terminal 700 deletes the reservation information of the reservation table (S212). Then, the settlement unit 748 performs settlement processing (S214).

[Variation 9]

Instead of the reservation in Modification 8, advance purchase may be performed. This transaction method is referred to as the "pre-purchase method of store products".

FIG. 39 is a schematic diagram showing a pre-purchase method of store merchandise.

User 122 makes a reservation for item 104 at 14:30. At this moment, sales are not counted. The work at 14:35 is the same as in the case of FIG. 36 . Sales are credited when user 122 withdraws item 104 at 15:00.

In the case of Modification 8, instead of the processing shown in S192 of FIG. 37 , the purchase notification sending unit (not shown) of the server 400 sends a purchase notification to the store terminal 700 ( S192 ). The purchase notice includes the electronic ticket and the type and quantity of the purchased product (hot spot).

In the case of Modification 8, instead of the processing shown in S194 of FIG. 37 , when the purchase notification receiving unit (not shown) of the store terminal 700 receives the purchase notification, the settlement unit 748 of the store terminal 700 performs settlement processing.

In the case of Modification 8, the settlement process shown in S214 of FIG. 38 is not performed.

[Modified Example of Receipt Authentication Using Server 400]

In the embodiment and the above modification, the example in which the receipt authentication is performed in the storage device 100 is shown. Specifically, the electronic receipt is read by the receipt reading unit 222 of the storage device 100 ( S10 in FIG. 4 ), and the electronic receipt is authenticated by the receipt authentication unit 242 of the storage device 100 ( S12 in FIG. 4 ). In order to authenticate the receipt, the storage device 100 has a receipt list storage unit 282 ( FIG. 3 ).

However, it may be modified so that ticket authentication is performed not in the storage device 100 but in the server 400 . That is, in the server 400, the receipt list of each storage device 100 may be managed, and the authentication of the electronic receipt may be performed centrally.

In this modification, the receipt list storage unit 282 is omitted from the functional modules of the computer 200 of the storage device 100 shown in FIG. 3 . Instead, the server 400 has a receipt list storage unit (not shown) that stores a receipt list corresponding to each storage device 100 .

Changes will be described with respect to the operation procedure of the storage device 100 shown in FIG. 4 .

The receipt authentication ( S12 ) shown in FIG. 4 is omitted, and the transmission of the electronic receipt and the receipt of the authentication result are added instead. The deletion ticket (S34) is also omitted.

In this modification, the server 400 includes a receipt list management unit (not shown) that manages a receipt list, a receipt receiving unit (not shown) that receives electronic receipts, a receipt authentication unit (not shown) that authenticates electronic receipts, and An authentication result transmitting unit (not shown) that transmits the authentication result of the electronic receipt. In addition, the storage device 100 includes a receipt transmitting unit (not shown) that transmits an electronic receipt, and an authentication result receiving unit (not shown) that receives an authentication result of the electronic receipt.

Hereinafter, the process of adding an electronic receipt to the receipt list of the server 400, the process of performing receipt authentication by the server 400, and the process of deleting the electronic receipt from the receipt list of the server 400 will be sequentially described. Here, the modification will be described based on the embodiment, but the server 400 may be used for ticket authentication in the above-described modification 1 to modification 5 and the like.

Referring to the sequence ( FIG. 20 ) when the user terminal 300 a is operated to make a pre-purchase, the point of change regarding the addition of the electronic ticket will be described.

The transmission of the electronic ticket in the server 400 is omitted (S58). In addition, the list registration of the electronic ticket in the storage device 100a (S60) is also omitted. Instead, after the electronic ticket is generated (S56), the ticket list management unit (not shown) of the server 400 performs the list registration of the electronic ticket. That is, the receipt list management unit adds the generated electronic receipt to the receipt list corresponding to the storage device 100a. The same applies to other modifications such as the advance reservation method.

Referring to the sequence ( FIG. 21 ) when the commodity 104 purchased in advance is taken out from the storage device 100 a , the point of change regarding receipt authentication will be described.

Authentication of the electronic ticket in the storage device 100a is omitted (S72). Instead, after the storage device 100a receives the electronic ticket from the user terminal 300a, the ticket sending unit (not shown) of the storage device 100a sends the electronic ticket to the server 400. When the receipt unit (not shown) of the server 400 receives the electronic receipt, the receipt authentication unit (not shown) of the server 400 authenticates the received electronic receipt. If a certain electronic ticket included in the ticket list corresponding to the storage device 100a, which is the sending source of the electronic ticket, is consistent with the received electronic ticket, the authentication is successful. On the other hand, if any electronic ticket included in the ticket list corresponding to the storage device 100a is inconsistent with the received electronic ticket, the authentication fails. The authentication result transmitting unit (not shown) of the server 400 transmits the authentication result to the storage device 100a (the transmission source of the electronic receipt). The authentication result receiving unit (not shown) of the storage device 100a receives the authentication result, and the storage device 100a performs the processing after S74 based on the received authentication result. The same applies to other modifications such as the advance reservation method.

Next, referring to FIG. 21 , the point of change regarding deletion of the electronic ticket will be described.

The list deletion of the electronic ticket in the storage device 100a is omitted (S82). Then, after sending the permission notification from the server 400 to the storage device 100a, the ticket list management unit 252 of the server 400 deletes the authenticated electronic ticket from the ticket list corresponding to the storage device 100a (transmission source of the electronic ticket). The same applies to other modifications such as the advance reservation method.

[Composite method 1]

As the composite method 1, the "pre-purchase method of goods in stock" (embodiment) and the "arbitrary purchase method of goods in stock" (modification 2 or modification 3) can be realized at the same time.

When the user 122 takes out the commodity 104 purchased in advance by himself, it is processed in the "pre-purchase method of the commodity in storage". When the user 122 takes out the commodity 104 that no one has previously purchased, it is processed in the "optional purchase method of the commodity in storage". In addition, when the user 122 takes out the product 104 purchased in advance by another person, a warning message or a warning sound is issued.

[Composite method 2]

As the composite method 2, the "pre-reservation method for items in stock" (modification 1) and the "optional purchase method for items in stock" (modification 2 or modification 3) can be simultaneously realized.

When the user 122 takes out the product 104 reserved in advance by the user, it is processed in the "pre-reservation method of the product in storage". When the user 122 takes out the commodity 104 that has not been reserved in advance, it is processed in the "optional purchase method of the commodity in storage". In addition, when the user 122 takes out the product 104 reserved in advance by another person, a warning message or a warning sound is issued.

[composite method 3]

As a composite method 3, the "pre-purchase method of goods in stock" (embodiment), the "pre-reservation method of goods in stock" (modification 1) and the "optional purchase method of goods in stock" (modification 2) can be realized simultaneously. or variant 3).

When the user 122 takes out the commodity 104 purchased in advance by himself, it is processed in the "pre-purchase method of the commodity in storage". When the user 122 takes out the product 104 reserved in advance by the user, it is processed in the "pre-reservation method of the product in storage". When the user 122 takes out the product 104 that has not been purchased in advance and has been reserved in advance, it is processed in the "optional purchase method of the product in storage". In addition, when the user 122 takes out the product 104 that has been purchased or reserved in advance by another person, a warning message or a warning sound is issued.

[storage body]

The storage device 100 described in the embodiment and the above-described modification is an example of a storage body that stores articles such as the commodity 104 and performs an operation for delivering the articles to the user. The storage body may be a device such as the storage device 100, a building area such as a room, or a facility such as a store. Hereinafter, an example of the storage body will be described.

[Multi-door type storage device 100]

In FIG. 1 , the number of doors 102 is shown, but the storage device 100 may have a plurality of doors 102 . On the far side of each door 102 , a storage space having a shelf and a camera 110 may be formed similarly to FIG. 1 . The boundary of the storage space is demarcated by a wall member having ventilation holes, and the temperature and humidity of the entire storage space can be adjusted by one temperature adjustment device 112 .

The receipt reader 114, the opening/closing sensor 106, and the locking mechanism 108 are provided for each door 102, but each of the computer 200 and the speaker 116 may be one.

[storage room]

The storage body may be a room that stores the commodity 104 and has a function of delivering the commodity 122 to the user 122 . Call this room the "storage room". The storage room can be used, for example, to replace a store in a school, a retail store in a station, and a vending machine area in a building.

The user 122 uses the user terminal 300 to browse the commodities 104 in the storage room, or to make a pre-purchase or pre-reservation, as in the case of the embodiment and the above-described modification. The user 122 can take out the pre-purchased or pre-reserved commodity 104 or the commodity 104 arbitrarily selected from the storage room instead of the storage device 100 . However, each time one person enters the room, the item 104 is taken out.

A plurality of shelves for placing the commodities 104 are provided inside the storage room. As in the case of the storage device 100, the commodity 104 placed on the shelf is photographed with a camera installed above the shelf. The space in the storage room is regulated by the temperature adjustment device 112 , and the operation is controlled by the computer 200 as in the case of the storage device 100 . The computer 200 has an automatic door control unit (not shown) as a functional module.

The operation of the storage room will be described with reference to FIG. 4 showing the operation of the storage device 100 .

It is assumed that operations such as pre-purchase and pre-reservation have already been completed, as in the case of the embodiment and the above-described modification. The user 122 coming to the storage room presents the QR code of the electronic ticket to the ticket reader 114 provided outside the automatic door. Thereby, the receipt reading part 222 detects the reading of the electronic receipt by the receipt reader 114 (S10), and the receipt authentication part 242 authenticates the read receipt (S12).

As in the case of the storage device 100 , the internal product detection shown in FIG. 4 is performed ( S14 ). Then, instead of unlocking ( S16 ), the automatic door control unit (not shown) instructs the automatic door to open the door. When the user 104 enters the room, the automatic door is closed as a normal action. In this case, instead of the door opening detection (S18), the room entry sensor (not shown) detects that the user 122 has entered the room, and the automatic door control unit (not shown) instructs the automatic door to lock the door.

In the storage room, the user 104 finds and takes the pre-purchased or pre-ordered item 104 . In the case of any purchase method, the user 104 selects and picks up the desired item. Then, the user 104 goes directly to the inside of the automatic door.

In place of door closing detection ( S20 ), when the room entry and exit sensor detects a person (user 104 ) inside the automatic door, the commodity detection unit 244 detects the commodity 104 stored in the storage room at that time. Then, the commodity detection unit 244 obtains the difference from the commodity 104 detected in S14.

As in the case of the storage device 100, the fetch notification sending unit 264 sends a fetch notification to the server 400 (S24), and the permission notification receiving unit 274 receives the permission notification from the server 400 (S26). If the notification of permission or not indicates rejection, the warning output unit 232 outputs a warning (S30).

On the other hand, if the received notification of permission indicates permission, instead of locking (S32), the automatic door control unit (not shown) instructs the automatic door to unlock and open the door. When the user 104 leaves the room, the automatic door is closed as a normal action. At this time, when the room entry and exit sensor (not shown) detects that a person (user 104) has left the room, the receipt is deleted as in the case of the storage device 100 (S34).

[unmanned store (product inspection machine method)]

The unmanned store has a function of storing the product 104 and delivering the product 104 to the user 122, and can be regarded as a kind of storage. The user 122 uses the user terminal 300 to browse the products 104 in the unmanned store, or to make a pre-purchase or pre-reservation, etc., as in the case of the embodiment and the above-described modification. However, the user 122 can take out the pre-purchased or pre-reserved commodity 104 , or the commodity 104 arbitrarily selected from the unmanned store instead of the storage device 100 .

The unmanned store of the product inspection machine type has a product inspection machine for inspecting the product 104 taken out by the user 122 . The commodity inspection machine is installed near the entrance and exit, and is used to read the barcode of the commodity 104 to be taken out by the user 122 last, and determine whether the commodity 104 taken out is correct. The product inspection machine can also double as a self-checkout or semi-self-checkout.

The operation of the user 122 and the operation of the product inspection machine in the unmanned store of the product inspection machine system will be described.

It is assumed that operations such as pre-purchase and pre-reservation have already been completed, as in the case of the embodiment and the above-described modification. When the user 122 who has come to pick up the pre-purchased or reserved product 104 or an arbitrary product 104 enters the unmanned store, no store entry inspection or the like is performed. The user 122 who freely enters the store carries the pre-purchased or reserved commodity 104, or the commodity 104 arbitrarily selected, goes to the commodity inspection machine, and operates the commodity inspection machine by himself.

Like the storage device 100 , the commodity inspection machine includes a receipt reader 114 , a speaker 116 , and a computer 200 . Since the commodity inspection machine does not have the function of storing commodities, it does not include the door 102 , the camera 110 , the opening/closing sensor 106 , the locking mechanism 108 , and the temperature adjusting device 112 . The commodity inspection machine includes a barcode reader (not shown) in order to detect the extracted commodity 104 . The barcode reader reads the product barcode 118 attached to the extracted product 104, and identifies the product ID. Instead of the product barcode 118, a graphic code such as a QR code may be read. Alternatively, a tag reader that receives the item ID transmitted from the IC tag attached to the item 104 may be used. The receipt reader 114 may also serve as a barcode reader, or a barcode reader may be provided separately from the receipt reader 114 . The barcode reader can be installed in the housing of the commodity inspection machine, or it can be a hand-held type connected by a wire. The commodity inspection machine also has a display (eg, a liquid crystal display). In addition, the computer 200 of the commodity inspection machine includes an operation guidance display processing unit (not shown) that performs processing of displaying a message instructing the user on the operation method as a functional module.

The operation of the product inspection machine will be described with reference to FIG. 4 showing the operation of the storage device 100 .

In the standby state, the operation guidance display processing unit (not shown) of the computer 200 of the commodity inspection machine displays, for example, a message "Please show the electronic receipt of the smartphone to the receipt reader." on the display.

The user 122 carrying the commodity 104 to the commodity inspection machine operates the user terminal 300 to display the QR code of the electronic receipt, and presents the QR code to the receipt reader 114 of the storage device 100 . Thereby, the receipt reading part 222 detects the reading of the electronic receipt by the receipt reader 114 (S10), and the receipt authentication part 242 authenticates the read receipt (S12). The method of ticket authentication is the same as in the case of the storage device 100 . As described above, the server 400 may also be used for ticket authentication. If authentication fails, subsequent processing is not performed. When authentication fails, the warning output unit 232 may output a warning message or a warning sound. When the authentication is successful, the operation guidance display processing unit (not shown) displays, for example, "Please show the barcode of the product to the barcode reader." or "Please read the barcode of the product with the barcode reader." etc. on the display. such news.

In the commodity inspection machine, operations corresponding to the internal commodity detection ( S14 ), unlocking ( S16 ), door opening detection ( S18 ), and door closing detection ( S20 ) shown in FIG. 4 are not performed.

In the commodity inspection machine, the extracted commodity is detected by a method different from that in the case of the storage device 100 in S22. When the user 122 presents the product barcode 118 of the product 104 to be taken out to the barcode reader, the product detection unit 244 detects the product barcode 118 read by the barcode reader and recognizes the product ID.

As in the case of the storage device 100, the fetch notification sending unit 264 of the computer 200 of the storage device 100 sends a fetch notification to the server 400 (S24). The take-out notification includes the data of the commodity barcode 118 of the commodity 104 taken out and the electronic ticket used.

As in the case of the storage device 100, the permission notification receiving unit 274 of the computer 200 of the storage device 100 receives the permission notification from the server 400 (S26). If the notification of permission or not indicates rejection, the warning output unit 232 outputs a warning (S30). When the product 104 taken out is incorrect, for example, a warning message or a warning sound such as "This product cannot be taken out. Please put it back on the shelf." is issued.

On the other hand, when the received notification of permission or not indicates permission, as in the case of the storage device 100, ticket deletion is performed (S34). In addition, in the commodity inspection machine, there is no operation corresponding to the unlocking ( S32 ) shown in FIG. 4 .

[unmanned store (automatic inspection method)]

It is also possible to associate the user 122 with the product 104 by analyzing the image captured in the unmanned store instead of installing the product inspection machine in the unmanned store. In this way, the inspection of the commodity 104 can be performed automatically.

In an unmanned store of the automatic inspection method, many surveillance cameras are installed that photograph the inside of the store from various angles. Each surveillance camera provides the computer 200 with captured moving images. In addition, a gate having a receipt reader 114 is provided at the entrance of the unmanned store. The computer 200 includes a tracking processing unit (not shown), an action detection unit (not shown), and a product identification unit (not shown).

The operation of the user 122 and the operation of the computer 200 in the unmanned store of the automatic inspection method will be described with reference to FIG. 4 showing the operation of the storage device 100 .

It is assumed that operations such as pre-purchase and pre-reservation have already been completed, as in the case of the embodiment and the above-described modification. The user 122 who comes to the unmanned store in the automatic inspection system first operates the user terminal 300 to display the QR code of the electronic receipt, and presents the QR code to the receipt reader 114 of the gate. Thereby, the receipt reading part 222 detects the reading of the electronic receipt by the receipt reader 114 (S10), and the receipt authentication part 242 authenticates the read receipt (S12). The method of ticket authentication is the same as in the case of the storage device 100 . As described above, the server 400 may also be used for ticket authentication. If authentication fails, subsequent processing is not performed. When authentication fails, the warning output unit 232 may output a warning message or a warning sound such as "This ticket cannot be used.".

The internal commodity detection ( S14 ) and the door opening detection ( S18 ) shown in FIG. 4 are omitted. Instead of unlocking (S16), the shutter is opened. Thereby, the user 122 can enter the store. In addition, at this time, the user ID of the user 122 who entered the store is recognized in the computer 200 .

The tracking processing unit tracks the user 122 based on the moving image captured by the surveillance camera installed at the entrance, and identifies the in-store position of the user 122 at any time. When the user 122 moves to the imaging range of another surveillance camera, the tracking of the user 122 is continued based on the moving image captured by the surveillance camera, and the in-store position of the user 122 is continuously specified. This process continues until the user 122 leaves the store.

The action detection unit detects the action of taking out the product based on the action of the user 122 reflected in the moving image. For example, if the hand of the user 122 reaches the shelf and then holds something in the hand, the action detection unit (not shown) determines that the action of taking out the product is performed.

When an action of taking out a commodity is performed, the commodity recognition unit performs a process of identifying the commodity taken out by the user 122 . For example, the commodity recognition unit determines which commodity 104 has been taken out by matching the article reflected in the hand of the user 122 in the moving image with the sample image of each commodity 104 in the store. Alternatively, the commodity recognition unit judges that the commodity 104 has been taken out by the commodity 104 located at the position where the user 122 extended his hand disappears from the moving image. Then, the extracted product ID is stored as a product list corresponding to the user ID.

In this way, the user 104 finds and takes the pre-purchased or pre-ordered merchandise 104 . In the case of any purchase method, the user 104 selects and takes the desired product 104 . The item ID of any item 104 is also added to the item list. Then, the user 104 leaves the unmanned store. You can leave without going through the gate. At this time, instead of the door closing detection ( S20 ) shown in FIG. 4 , the tracking processing unit detects the departure of the user 104 .

As in the case of the storage device 100, the fetch notification sending unit 264 sends a fetch notification to the server 400 (S24), and the permission notification receiving unit 274 receives the permission notification from the server 400 (S26). In the unmanned store of the automatic inspection method, it is assumed that at least the arbitrary purchase method is adopted, so there is no case of rejection. In principle, as a confirmation response from the server 400, a permission notification indicating permission is received. However, when the user 104 does not take out the pre-purchased product or does not take out the pre-reserved product, the server 400 may send a notification to the user terminal 300 to present the message (for example, including "Please take the pre-purchased ○○ (brand name).” or “Please take the ○○ (brand name) that you reserved in advance.” etc.).

The unlocking (S32) shown in FIG. 4 is omitted. When the user 104 leaves, as in the case of the storage device 100, the receipt is deleted (S34).

When a plurality of users 104 visit the store, processing is performed in parallel for each user 104 .

That is, for each user 104, tracking processing, action detection processing, commodity identification processing, and the like are simultaneously performed.

[Manned shop]

Similar to the unmanned store, the manned store has the function of storing the product 104 and delivering the product 104 to the user 122, so it can be regarded as a kind of storage. In the case of a manned store and an unmanned store, a product inspection machine method or an automatic inspection method may be used.

In the case of a manned store, the operation of reading the product barcode 118 of the product 104 in the product inspection machine can be performed by a store clerk. The store clerk may keep the merchandise 104 that was pre-purchased or pre-ordered by the user 122 . In addition, the store clerk may hand the user 122 the product 104 that is not placed on the shelf. The product inspection machine can also be used as a self-service checkout counter, a semi-self-service checkout counter, and a POS (Point of sale) checkout counter.

[The reservation method of the storage device 100 is not limited]

The group to which the plurality of storage devices 100 belong may be regarded as a virtual store, so that the reserved product can be retrieved from any storage device 100 subordinate to the virtual store.

For example, there may be a case where the user makes a reservation for a certain commodity 104 in the nearby storage device 100 (ST-A), but the situation changes and the user wants to acquire the commodity 104 from the other storage device 100 (ST-B). . According to this aspect, even in such a case, the reserved commodity can be taken out from other than the reserved storage device 100 (ST-A).

Specifically, when a reservation is accepted for the commodity 104 in a certain storage device 100 (ST-A), the receipt sending unit 464 of the server 400 not only stores the storage device 100 (ST-A) but also other storage devices in the group. The device 100 (ST-B) and the storage device 100 (ST-C) send the electronic ticket. The information of the storage devices 100 belonging to the same group is stored in a group storage unit (not shown) of the server 400 .

When the receipt receiving unit 272 of the storage device 100 (ST-B) receives the electronic receipt, the receipt list management unit 252 adds the received electronic receipt to the receipt list. The same applies to the storage device 100 (ST-C).

When the reserved product is taken out by a storage device 100 (ST-B) other than the originally reserved storage device 100 (ST-A), it is treated as a purchase based on a prior reservation. In addition, when the take-out notification receiving unit 476 of the server 400 receives the take-out notification transmitted from the storage device 100 (ST-B) from which the reserved product has been taken out, the cancellation notification transmitting unit (not shown) of the server 400 communicates with the source of the take-out notification That is, the other storage devices 100 (ST-A) and the storage devices 100 (ST-C) in which the storage device 100 (ST-B) belongs to the same group transmits a cancellation notice about the electronic ticket included in the takeout notice. The cancellation notice includes the electronic ticket of the cancellation object.

When the cancellation notification receiving unit (not shown) of the storage device 100 (ST-A) receives the cancellation notification, the ticket list management unit 252 deletes the same electronic ticket as the electronic ticket included in the cancellation notification from the ticket list. The same applies to the storage device 100 (ST-C).

As described above, the server 400 may also be used for ticket authentication. In this case, in the server 400, the ticket list of the storage device 100 (ST-A) originally reserved is updated, and the storage device 100 (ST-B) and the storage device 100 (ST-C) in the same group are also updated. ) of the ticket list update.

Storage devices 100 within a geographically close range may be set as a group, or storage devices 100 storing commodities 104 of the same type may be set as a group. In addition, all the storage apparatuses 100 operated by the same operator may be set as one group.

For the storage device 100 (ST-A) originally reserved, the withdrawal of the reserved product by persons other than the reservation person may be restricted, and the storage device 100 (ST-B) and the storage device 100 (ST-C) ), treat its reserved goods as provisional reservations, so that people other than the person making the reservation can freely take out the reserved goods.

[Variation 10]

A certain user 122 can present the commodity 104 stored in the storage device 100 to another user 122 . Hereinafter, the user 122 on the giving side is referred to as the giver, and the user 122 on the receiving side is referred to as the presenting object. In this example, the donor is "Yamada Taro", and the user terminal 300a is used. The gift object is "Hanako Nomura", and the user terminal 300b is used. The donor operates the user terminal 300a to designate the recipient of the gift, and to set the amount of the gift. The gift recipient can receive the gift item 104 stored in the storage device 100 within the range of the set gift amount.

In Modifications 10 to 12, the mechanism of the gift using the storage device 100 will be described. Through the mechanism of giving, the diversification of the usage modes of the storage device 100 is realized, and the transaction of commodities using the storage device 100 is activated.

(A) of FIG. 40 is an example of a portal screen.

When accessing the server 400 from the donor's user terminal 300a, a portal screen including a bonus amount setting button is displayed. When the donor touches the bonus setting button, it switches to the bonus setting screen.

(B) of FIG. 40 is an example of the bonus amount setting screen.

The bonus amount setting screen includes a selection area for a gift object and an input area for the bonus amount. The donor selects a gift object from the users 122 who have been added as friends in advance, and inputs the gift amount. When the donor touches the decision button, the gift amount setting information specifying the gift object and the gift amount is determined. Then, the bonus amount setting notification is transmitted to the user terminal 300b of the bonus object. The notification method is a push notification, a message sending function of an SNS (Social Network Service), an e-mail, or the like.

(C) of FIG. 40 is an example of a bonus amount setting notification.

On the user terminal 300b to which the gift is to be presented, a message "The gift amount of 3,000 yen has been set by Taro Yamada." is displayed in the notification of the reward amount setting.

The user terminal 300 has an event transmission unit (not shown), a gift setting information transmission unit (not shown), a notification reception unit (not shown), and a message display unit (not shown) as a module structure.

The event transmission unit transmits various events to the server 400 . The bonus setting information transmitting unit transmits the bonus amount setting information to the server 400 . The notification receiving unit receives various notifications from the server 400 . The message display unit displays various messages.

The server 400 includes an event reception unit (not shown), a bonus setting information reception unit (not shown), a notification transmission unit (not shown), a bonus setting information registration unit (not shown), and a bonus amount setting table A storage unit (not shown) and a settlement unit (not shown).

The event reception unit receives various events from the user terminal 300 . The bonus setting information receiving unit receives bonus amount setting information from the user terminal 300 . The notification transmitting unit transmits various notifications to the user terminal 300 . The bonus setting information registration unit registers the received bonus setting information in the bonus setting table. The bonus amount setting table storage unit stores a bonus amount setting table. The settlement department performs settlement processing.

A specific processing operation will be described. The account information transmitting unit 366 of the donor's user terminal 300 a transmits the account information (user ID and password) to the server 400 .

When the account information receiving unit 479 of the server 400 receives the account information, the user authentication unit 443 of the server 400 performs user authentication. When the user authentication succeeds, the screen data transmitting unit 462 of the server 400 transmits the data of the portal screen to the user terminal 300a.

When the screen data receiving unit 372 of the user terminal 300a of the donor receives the data of the portal screen, the screen output unit 334 of the user terminal 300a displays the portal screen. When the operation accepting unit 322 of the user terminal 300a accepts the touch of the bonus setting button, the event transmitting unit of the user terminal 300a transmits a request event for the bonus setting screen to the server 400 .

When the event receiving unit of the server 400 receives the request event of the bonus setting screen, the screen data transmitting unit 462 of the server 400 transmits the data of the bonus setting screen to the user terminal 300a. The data of the bonus amount setting screen includes the name and user ID of the user 122 who has been added as a friend.

When the screen data receiving unit 372 of the donor's user terminal 300a receives the data on the bonus amount setting screen, the screen output unit 334 of the user terminal 300a displays the bonus amount setting screen. The operation accepting unit 322 of the user terminal 300a displays the name of the user 122 who has been added as a friend as a candidate, and accepts selection of a gift object. In addition, the operation accepting unit 322 of the user terminal 300a accepts the input of the bonus amount. Then, when the operation accepting unit 322 of the user terminal 300a accepts the touch of the bonus amount setting button, the bonus setting information transmitting unit of the user terminal 300a transmits to the server 400 the user ID (hereinafter referred to as the “donation target ID”) including the gift recipient. and the promotional credit setting information for the credit.

When the bonus setting information receiving unit of the server 400 receives the bonus setting information, the bonus setting information registering unit of the server 400 registers the received bonus setting information in the bonus setting table.

FIG. 41 is a data structure diagram of the bonus amount setting table.

The credit setting table has a record of each credit setting information received. The record associates the donor ID, the gift object ID, the reward amount, and the usage amount. US001 of the donor ID of the first record is the user ID of "Yamada Taro", and US002 of the gift object ID is the user ID of "Nomura Hanako". The amount of use indicates the total of the fees paid by the gift.

Next, the notification transmitting unit of the server 400 transmits a notification of setting the bonus amount to the user terminal 300b of the destination.

When the notification receiving unit of the user terminal 300b to which the gift is to be received receives the bonus amount setting notification, the message display unit of the user terminal 300b displays the message set in the bonus amount setting notification.

FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the procedure of settlement processing.

The embodiment or the modifications 1 to 3, etc. are applied to the basic processing in Modification 10, and the settlement processing shown below is further performed. The settlement process is performed for each record of the sales table (FIG. 16). The user ID in the sales table shows the user 122 who received the item. The settlement unit of the server 400 judges whether or not the user ID of the sales table matches any gift object ID set in the bonus amount setting table (S220).

When the user ID of the sales table does not match any gift object ID (No in S220 ), the settlement unit of the server 400 performs the full amount of personal payment processing ( S222 ). Specifically, the settlement unit performs electronic settlement or cash settlement of pre-payment or post-payment based on settlement information (eg, user ID of electronic money or user ID of credit card) associated with the user ID of the sales table. In the case of prepayment, the user 122 precharges the money. The response method when the recharge amount is insufficient in the advance payment and the response method when the bank account cannot be debited during the subsequent payment may be the same as in the prior art.

When the user ID of the sales table corresponds to the gift object ID (Yes in S220), the settlement unit of the server 400 determines whether the balance of the gift money is equal to or more than the sales price of the product (S224). The balance of the gift money is calculated as the difference obtained by subtracting the used amount from the gift amount corresponding to the gift object ID. The sales price of the product is read from the sales table.

When it is determined that the balance of the gift money is equal to or greater than the sales price of the product (Yes in S224), the settlement unit of the server 400 performs a full donor payment process (S226). Specifically, the settlement unit performs electronic settlement or cash settlement of prepayment or postpayment as described above, based on settlement information associated with the donor ID corresponding to the donor ID. Then, the settlement unit adds the sales price to the usage amount corresponding to the gift object ID (S228).

When it is determined that the balance of the gift money is less than the sales price of the product (NO in S224), the settlement unit of the server 400 performs a donor payment process for the balance of the gift money (S230). Then, the settlement unit sets the used amount to be the same as the bonus amount, and invalidates the bonus amount setting information ( S232 ). In addition, the settlement unit performs the personal payment processing of the insufficient amount (S234). The shortfall is the difference obtained by subtracting the balance of the gift money from the sales price of the product.

An example of the storage device 100 is shown here, but the modification 10 can be applied to other storage bodies (for example, a storage room, an unmanned store, a manned store, or the like).

[Variation 11]

Alternatively, the gift object may first purchase the commodity 104 stored in the storage device 100, and then request the gift from the user 122 who has been added as a friend. Hereinafter, the user 122 who requests the gift will be referred to as the gift requester. The user 122 of the party to whom the gift is requested is referred to as a donor candidate. In this example, the gift requester is "Hanako Nomura", and the user terminal 300b is used. The donor candidate is "Yamada Taro", and the user terminal 300a is used.

(A) of FIG. 43 is an example of a portal screen.

When accessing the server 400 from the user terminal 300b of the gift requester, a portal screen including a purchase record button is displayed. When the donor touches the purchase record button, it switches to the purchase record screen.

(B) of FIG. 43 is an example of the purchase record screen.

On the purchase record screen, a record of purchases of merchandise from the storage device 100 by the gift requester is displayed. In this example, the purchase date and time "×month×day×hour×minute", the storage name "Building A-F4", the purchase product name "Pork Chop Bento", and the purchase amount "750 yen" are displayed. The purchase record screen includes a selection area for donor candidates. The gift requester selects donor candidates from the users 122 who have been friended in advance. When the donor touches the donation request button, a donation request notification is sent to the user terminal 300a of the donor candidate. The notification method is a push notification, a message sending function of an SNS, an e-mail, or the like.

(C) of FIG. 43 is an example of a presentation request notification.

On the user terminal 300a of the donor candidate, a message "received a gift request from Hanako Nomura" is displayed as a gift request notification.

(D) of FIG. 43 is an example of a presentation permission screen.

The donor candidate can access the server 400 from the user terminal 300a, and can answer whether or not the gift request is permitted. In the gift permission screen, the content of the gift request is displayed. Specifically, the gift requester "Hanako Nomura", the purchase date and time, the storage name, the purchase item name, and the purchase amount are displayed. When the donor candidate touches the Allow button, the gift request is allowed, and the donor candidate becomes the donor. The donor candidate rejects the gift request when touching the reject button, and the donor candidate does not become the donor.

The server 400 has a donor information registration unit (not shown) and a permission information registration unit (not shown) as a module structure.

The donor information registration unit registers the donor candidate ID as the donor ID in the record corresponding to the purchase record in the sales table in an unapproved state. Whether to allow the information registration unit to switch the permission flag of the record corresponding to the purchase record in the sales table.

A specific processing operation will be described. The account information transmitting unit 366 of the user terminal 300 b of the gift requester transmits the account information (user ID and password) to the server 400 .

When the account information receiving unit 479 of the server 400 receives the account information, the user authentication unit 443 of the server 400 performs user authentication. When the user authentication succeeds, the screen data transmitting unit 462 of the server 400 transmits the data of the portal screen to the user terminal 300b.

When the screen data receiving unit 372 of the user terminal 300b of the gift requester receives the data of the portal screen, the screen output unit 334 of the user terminal 300b displays the portal screen. When the operation reception unit 322 of the user terminal 300b accepts the touch of the purchase record button, the event transmission unit of the user terminal 300a transmits a request event for the purchase record screen to the server 400 .

When the event reception unit of the server 400 receives the request event for the purchase record screen, the screen data transmission unit 462 of the server 400 transmits the data of the purchase record screen to the user terminal 300b. The data of the purchase record screen includes the name and user ID of the user 122 who has been added as a friend.

When the screen data receiving unit 372 of the user terminal 300b of the gift requester receives the data of the purchase record screen, the screen output unit 334 of the user terminal 300b displays the purchase record screen. The operation accepting unit 322 of the user terminal 300b displays the name of the user 122 who has been added as a friend as a candidate, and accepts selection of a donor candidate. Then, when the operation reception unit 322 of the user terminal 300b accepts the touch of the gift request button, the event transmission unit of the user terminal 300b transmits an event of the gift request to the server 400 to which the user ID (donor candidate ID) of the donor candidate is added.

When the event receiving unit of the server 400 receives the event of the gift request, the donor information registration unit of the server 400 registers the donor candidate ID as the donor ID in the record corresponding to the purchase record in the sales table.

Fig. 44 is a data structure diagram of the sales table.

The Sales table has a record of each sales transaction. In the record, in addition to the above-mentioned items such as transaction ID, commodity ID, user ID, sales price, electronic receipt ID, and storage device ID, donor ID and permission flag are also stored. The initial value of the allow flag is OFF. When the gift request is permitted, the permission flag turns ON. The user ID of the donor candidate is set in the donor ID. When the gift request is permitted, the user ID corresponds to the gift object ID.

Next, the notification transmission unit of the server 400 transmits a donation request notification to the user terminal 300a of the donor candidate.

When the notification receiving unit of the user terminal 300a of the donor candidate receives the gift request notification, the message display unit of the user terminal 300a displays the message set in the gift request notification.

After that, the account information transmitting unit 366 of the user terminal 300a transmits the account information (user ID and password) to the server 400 by answering the operation of answering whether to permit the donor candidate of the gift request.

When the account information receiving unit 479 of the server 400 receives the account information, the user authentication unit 443 of the server 400 performs user authentication. When the user authentication is successful, the screen data transmission unit 462 of the server 400 transmits data on whether or not to allow the presentation of the screen to the user terminal 300a.

When the screen data receiving unit 372 of the user terminal 300a receives the data on whether the gift screen is permitted, the screen output unit 334 of the user terminal 300a displays the gift permission screen. When the operation reception unit 322 of the user terminal 300 a accepts the touch of the permission button, the event transmission unit of the user terminal 300 a transmits the permission event to the server 400 . On the other hand, when the operation accepting unit 322 of the user terminal 300 a accepts the touch of the reject button, the event transmitting unit of the user terminal 300 a transmits a reject event to the server 400 .

When the event reception unit of the server 400 receives the permission event, the permission information registration unit of the server 400 turns ON the permission flag of the record corresponding to the purchase record in the sales table. On the other hand, when the event reception unit of the server 400 receives the rejection event, the permission information registration unit of the server 400 turns OFF the permission flag of the record corresponding to the purchase record in the sales table.

FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the procedure of settlement processing.

The embodiment or the modifications 1 to 3, etc. are applied to the basic processing in the modification 11, and the settlement processing shown below is further performed. The settlement process is performed for each record of the sales table (FIG. 16). The user ID in the sales table shows the user 122 who received the item. When the user 122 has requested the gift, the user ID indicates the gift requester. That is, the user ID may correspond to the gift requester ID.

The settlement unit of the server 400 judges whether the donor ID is set in the record of the sales table (S240). When the donor ID is not set (NO in S240), the settlement unit performs the personal payment process for the sales price set in the record of the sales table (S242). Specifically, the settlement unit performs electronic settlement or cash settlement of prepayment or postpayment as described above, based on settlement information associated with the user ID of the sales table. This is equivalent to the usual self-pay.

When the donor ID is set (Yes in S240), the settlement unit of the server 400 determines whether or not the permission flag is ON (S244). When the permission flag is ON (Yes in S244), the settlement unit performs a donor payment process for the sales price (S246). Specifically, based on the settlement information associated with the donor ID, the settlement unit performs electronic settlement or cash settlement of prepayment or postpayment as described above. When the permission flag is OFF (No in S244), the personal payment process of the sales price is performed (S242).

An example of the storage device 100 is shown here, but the modification 11 can be applied to other storage bodies (for example, a storage room, an unmanned store, a manned store, or the like).

[Variation 12]

When a certain user 122 likes the product purchased from the storage device 100 , the user 122 may recommend and present the same product 104 to other users 122 . Hereinafter, the user 122 on the side of the gift is referred to as a recommended donor, and the user 122 on the side of the gift is referred to as a recommended gift target. In this example, the recommended donor is "Yamada Taro", and the user terminal 300a is used. The recommended recipient is "Hanako Nomura", and the user terminal 300b is used. The recommending giver performs an operation for recommending and presenting the product 104 to the recommended giving object in association with his own purchase history. It is recommended that the gift object can go to take out the same product 104 in the storage device 100 and accept the gift.

(A) of FIG. 46 is an example of a portal screen.

When accessing the server 400 from the user terminal 300a of the recommended donor, a portal screen including a purchase record button is displayed. When the recommended donor touches the purchase record button, it switches to the purchase record screen.

(B) of FIG. 46 is an example of the purchase record screen.

On the purchase record screen, a record of the recommended donor purchasing the product from the storage device 100 is displayed. In this example, the purchase date and time "×month×day×hour×minute", the storage name "Building A-F4", the purchase product name "ABC potato chips", and the purchase amount "200 yen" are displayed. The purchase record screen includes a selection area for recommending gift objects. The recommended donor selects the recommended gift object from the users 122 who have been added as friends in advance. When the recommender touches the recommendation button, a recommendation notification is sent to the user terminal 300b of the recommendation target. The notification method is a push notification, a message sending function of an SNS, an e-mail, or the like.

(C) of FIG. 46 is an example of the recommendation notification.

On the user terminal 300b of the recommended gift object, a message such as "received a recommended gift from Yamada Taro." is displayed as a recommended gift notification.

(D) of FIG. 46 is an example of a recommended gift guide screen.

The recipient of the recommended gift can access the server 400 from the user terminal 300b to confirm the recommended gift. In the recommended gift guide screen, the contents of the recommended gift are displayed. In this example, the recommended donor "Yamada Taro", the recommended product name "ABC potato chips", and the inventory storage names "Building A-F1" and "Building B-F1" are displayed. The stock storage name indicates the storage device 100 near the recommended gift object in which the recommended product is stored. When the recommended gift object touches the confirmation button corresponding to the stock storage name, the storage confirmation screen shown in FIG. 11 is displayed.

Referring to the recommended gift guide screen, the recommended gift object goes to the storage device 100, and when the recommended product is taken out from the storage device 100, the fee is paid by the recommended gift person.

The user terminal 300 has a recommended bonus information transmitting unit (not shown) as a module configuration.

The recommended gift information transmitting unit transmits the recommended gift information including the user ID of the recommended gift target (hereinafter referred to as "recommended gift target ID") to the server 400 .

The server 400 includes a recommended gift information receiving unit (not shown), a recommended gift table storage unit (not shown), and a storage search unit (not shown).

The recommended bonus information receiving unit receives the recommended bonus information from the user terminal 300 . The recommended gift table storage unit stores a recommended gift table. The storage search unit searches for storage devices 100 that are close to the position of the user 122 and store recommended products.

A specific processing operation will be described. The account information transmitting unit 366 of the user terminal 300 a of the recommended donor transmits the account information (user ID and password) to the server 400 .

When the account information receiving unit 479 of the server 400 receives the account information, the user authentication unit 443 of the server 400 performs user authentication. When the user authentication succeeds, the screen data transmitting unit 462 of the server 400 transmits the data of the portal screen to the user terminal 300a.

When the screen data receiving unit 372 of the user terminal 300a of the recommender receives the data of the portal screen, the screen output unit 334 of the user terminal 300a displays the portal screen. When the operation reception unit 322 of the user terminal 300 a accepts the touch of the purchase record button, the event transmission unit of the user terminal 300 a transmits a request event for the purchase record screen to the server 400 .

When the event reception unit of the server 400 receives the request event for the purchase record screen, the screen data transmission unit 462 of the server 400 transmits the data of the purchase record screen to the user terminal 300a. The data of the purchase record screen includes the name and user ID of the user 122 who has been added as a friend.

When the screen data receiving unit 372 of the user terminal 300a of the recommender receives the data of the purchase record screen, the screen output unit 334 of the user terminal 300a displays the purchase record screen. The operation accepting unit 322 of the user terminal 300a displays the name of the user 122 who has been added as a friend as a candidate, and accepts the selection of a recommended gift object. Then, when the operation accepting unit 322 of the user terminal 300 a accepts the touch of the recommended gift button, the recommended gift information transmitting unit of the user terminal 300 a transmits the recommended gift information including the recommended gift object ID to the server 400 .

When the recommended gift information receiving unit of the server 400 receives the recommended gift information, the recommended gift information registration unit of the server 400 registers the received recommended gift information in the recommended gift table.

FIG. 47 is a data structure diagram of the recommended gift table.

The recommended gift table has a record of each recommended gift information. The record associates the recommended donor ID, the recommended gift object ID, and the recommended product ID. In this example, US001 of the recommended donor ID of the first record is the user ID of "Yamada Taro". Similarly, US002 of the recommended gift object ID is the user ID of "Hanako Nomura".

Next, the notification transmission unit of the server 400 transmits a notification of the recommendation of the gift to the user terminal 300b of the recommended gift object.

When the notification receiving unit of the user terminal 300b that is the target of the recommended gift receives the notification of the recommended gift, the message display unit of the user terminal 300b displays the message set in the recommended gift notification.

After that, the account information transmitting unit 366 of the user terminal 300b transmits the account information (user ID and password) to the server 400 by the operation of confirming the recommended gift recipient to whom the gift is recommended.

When the account information receiving unit 479 of the server 400 receives the account information, the user authentication unit 443 of the server 400 performs user authentication. When the user authentication is successful, the storage search unit of the server 400 searches for the storage device 100 that is close to the position of the user 122 and stores the recommended product. For example, the storage device 100 near the workplace or near the house is targeted. Alternatively, the current position measured by the user's terminal may be acquired, and the storage device 100 in the vicinity may be selected. The screen data transmitting unit 462 of the server 400 transmits the data for recommending the presentation of the navigation screen to the user terminal 300b. The data of the storage confirmation screen is added to the data of the recommended gift guide screen.

When the screen data receiving unit 372 of the user terminal 300b receives the data of the recommended gift guide screen, the screen output unit 334 of the user terminal 300b displays the recommended gift guide screen. When the operation accepting unit 322 of the user terminal 300b accepts the touch of the confirmation button, the screen output unit 334 of the user terminal 300b displays a storage confirmation screen.

FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the procedure of settlement processing.

The processing as the base in Modification 12 is applied to the embodiment or Modifications 1 to 3, etc., and the settlement processing shown below is further performed. The settlement process is performed for each record of the sales table (FIG. 16). The user ID in the sales table shows the user 122 who received the item. When the user 122 accepts the recommended gift, the user ID indicates the recommended gift object. That is, the user ID may correspond to the recommended gift object ID in some cases.

The settlement unit of the server 400 determines whether or not the user ID of the sales table corresponds to any recommended gift object ID set in the recommended gift table ( S250 ).

When the user ID of the sales table does not match any recommended gift object ID (No in S250 ), the settlement unit of the server 400 performs full personal payment processing ( S252 ).

When the user ID of the sales table matches the recommended gift object ID (Yes in S250), it is determined whether the product ID of the sales table matches the recommended product ID corresponding to the recommended gift object ID (S254). When the product ID of the sales table does not match the recommended product ID (No in S254 ), the settlement unit of the server 400 performs the full amount of the personal payment process ( S252 ).

On the other hand, when the product ID of the sales table matches the recommended product ID (Yes in S254), the settlement unit of the server 400 performs the recommended donor payment process (S256). Specifically, the settlement unit performs electronic settlement or cash settlement of prepayment or postpayment as described above, based on the settlement information associated with the recommended donor ID. Then, the settlement unit deletes the recommended gift information in which the recommended gift object and the recommended product match the records in the sales table ( S258 ).

In the example of the settlement process shown in FIG. 48 , the purchaser 122 (the person) pays for the product 104 other than the recommended product. That is, in Modification 12, it is not possible to accept gifts 104 of products other than the recommended products. However, the processing of the modification 10 in which the gift can be accepted within the set amount may be applied to the modification 12, so that the product 104 other than the recommended product can be accepted as a gift. For example, in the example described in FIG. 46 , even when the user 122 purchases the product 104 other than “ABC potato chips”, it is possible to receive an arbitrary gift at the price of “ABC potato chips” at most “200 yen”. Commodity 104.

A specific example in which the processing of the modification 10 is applied to the modification 12 will be described. As the user interface, the operation processing of the user terminal 300 described with reference to FIG. 46 of Modification 12 is performed. On the display, "ABC potato chips" is recommended as the product 104, but as a gift condition, it is indicated that a gift amount equal to the price "200 yen" of the "ABC potato chips" is set. Therefore, a record is added to the bonus amount setting table described in FIG. 41 of the tenth modification. In this example, the donor ID is US001 ("Yamada Taro"), the gift object ID is US002 ("Nomura Hanako"), the gift amount is 200 yen (the price of "ABC potato chips"), and the usage amount is 0 Yen records. Then, the settlement process described in FIG. 42 of Modification 10 is performed. In this way, even when the gift recipient (“Nomura Hanako”) purchases the product 104 other than the recommended product “ABC potato chips”, the donor (“Yamada Taro”) will receive 200 yen equal to the “ABC potato chips” payment within the range.

The above shows an example in which the same product as the purchased product is used as the recommended product, but the product similar to the purchased product may be used as the recommended product. The similarity relationship of commodities is preset.

In addition, the server 400 may send recommended products 104 other than the recommended products among the products 104 located in the storage device 100 to the user terminal 300 when the recommended products in the storage device 100 near the user 122 are out of stock (for example, Notification of products 104 of the same type or similar to the recommended product, etc.). At this time, the server 400 may select and recommend a product with a price equal to or less than the recommended product.

An example of the storage device 100 is shown here, but the modification 12 can be applied to other storage bodies (eg, storage rooms, unmanned stores, manned stores, etc.).

[Variation 13]

In the case of the "pre-purchase method of products in storage" described in the embodiment, the user 122 takes out the pre-purchased product 104 from among the plurality of kinds of products 104 stored in the storage device 100 . In addition, in the case of the "pre-reservation method for products in storage" described in Modification 1, the user 122 takes out the pre-reserved product 104 from among the plurality of products 104 stored in the storage device 100 . However, there are cases where the user 122 erroneously judges which item 104 should be taken out.

In addition, in the case of the "arbitrary purchase method of goods in storage" described in Modifications 2 and 3, the user 122 can take out any commodity 104 from among the plurality of commodities 104 stored in the storage device 100 . However, when implemented together with the "pre-purchase method of in-store products" or the "pre-reservation method of in-store products", it is assumed that the storage device 100 includes pre-purchased or pre-reserved products by others. In such a case, the user 122 of the "arbitrary purchase method of the item in storage" cannot take out the item 104 purchased or reserved in advance by others.

In Modification 13, the user 122 in the "pre-purchase method for products in stock" can easily identify the pre-purchased commodity, and the user 122 in the "pre-reservation method for in-stock commodity" can easily discriminate the pre-ordered commodity. . In addition, the user 122 of the "arbitrary purchase method of the item in storage" can easily identify the item 104 other than the item purchased in advance and the item reserved in advance by others.

Specifically, the user 122 illuminates his own pre-purchased product or his own pre-ordered product to make it easier to discriminate. In addition, the commodity 104 that can be taken out by the user 122 who makes an arbitrary purchase is illuminated to facilitate identification.

FIG. 49 is a configuration diagram of a shelf of the storage device 100 .

The flat surface (bottom surface) below the shelf space is the installation surface of the commodity 104 , and is divided into a plurality of areas 900 . It is applied so that a store clerk places one product 104 in one area 900 .

In this example, in the six areas 900a to 900f, commodities 104a to 100f are installed, respectively. The correspondence between the areas 900a to 900f and the commodities 104a to 104f is recognized by performing image analysis on a video imaged by the camera 110 below the shelf space. Image analysis is, for example, reading barcodes or two-dimensional barcodes, or pattern matching based on the appearance of commodities.

Lamps 902 are provided at positions facing each of the plurality of areas 900 on a plane (top surface) above the shelf space. In this example, lamps 902a to 900f are provided at positions facing the six regions 900a to 900f. Moreover, the lamps 902a to 902f can irradiate visible light to the opposing regions 900a to 900f, respectively. The desired commodity 104 is thus illuminated. Multiple shelves have the same structure.

Fig. 50 is a data structure diagram of a commodity arrangement table.

The correspondence between the areas 900 a to 900 f identified by the image analysis and the commodities 104 a to 104 f is stored in the commodity arrangement table storage unit provided in the computer 200 of the storage device 100 . The commodity allocation table has a record for each commodity 104 contained. The record associates the item ID, shelf ID, and area ID. The installation place of the commodity 104 is specified by the rack ID and the area ID. In addition, the lamp 902 that illuminates the commodity is determined based on the shelf ID and the area ID. This example focuses on the products on one shelf, but the same applies to the products on other shelves.

The server 400 manages the information on the pre-purchased products and the pre-reserved products. The server 400 can transmit the information of the pre-purchased product and the pre-ordered product to the storage device 100 , and can determine which lamp 902 is to be turned on in the storage device 100 .

FIG. 51 is a sequence diagram including a step of transmitting the ID of the purchased commodity from the server 400 to the storage device 100 .

Fig. 51 is based on Fig. 20 of "Pre-purchase method of goods in stock". Differences from FIG. 20 will be described. The processing up to S56 is the same as in the case of FIG. 20 . In S58 , the receipt transmitting unit 464 transmits the electronic receipt to the user terminal 300 .

The process of S260 is added. In S260, the receipt transmitting unit 464 transmits the data of the electronic receipt and the ID of the purchased product to the storage device 100a. In S262 in place of S60 in FIG. 20 , the receipt list management unit 252 of the computer 200 of the storage device 100a adds the data of the received electronic receipt and the ID of the purchased product to the receipt list. The processing after S62 is the same as that in the case of FIG. 20 .

In the case of the "pre-reservation method for products in storage", the receipt transmitting unit 464 transmits the data of the electronic receipt and the ID of the reserved product to the storage device 100a. The receipt list management unit 252 of the computer 200 of the storage device 100a adds the received data of the electronic receipt and the ID of the reserved product to the receipt list.

In the case of the "optional purchase method of the commodity in storage", the receipt transmitting unit 464 transmits only the data of the electronic receipt to the storage device 100a. The receipt list management unit 252 of the computer 200 of the storage device 100a adds only the data of the received electronic receipt to the receipt list.

FIG. 52 is a data structure diagram of a ticket list in Modification 13. FIG.

The ticket list has a record for each electronic ticket. The record associates the data of the electronic ticket, the ID of the purchased product, and the ID of the reserved product. In the case of the "pre-purchase method of the commodity in storage", the ID of the commodity to be purchased is set in association with the data of the electronic receipt. In the case of the "pre-reservation method for items in stock", the ID of the item to be reserved is set in association with the data of the electronic receipt. In the case of the "optional purchase method of the stored product", the data of the electronic receipt is set, and the ID of the purchased product and the ID of the reserved product are not set.

FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of the storage device 100 in the thirteenth modification.

The computer 200 of the storage device 100 has a lighting control unit (not shown) and a guidance sound output unit (not shown) as a module structure.

The lighting control unit performs control on lighting and extinguishing of the lamps 902 . The guidance sound output unit outputs guidance sound.

FIG. 53 is based on FIG. 4 . Here, differences from FIG. 4 will be described. The processing up to S14 is the same as in the case of FIG. 4 .

The process of S270 is added. The commodity detection unit 244 specifies an arrangement place of the detected commodity. Specifically, the rack ID and the area ID are determined. The identified rack ID and area ID are set in the product arrangement table (FIG. 50).

The process of S272 is added. The lighting control unit of the computer 200 of the storage device 100 specifies the commodity 104 to be illuminated. Specifically, when the ID of the purchased product is associated with the electronic receipt authenticated in S12, the lighting control unit specifies the lighting target using the ID of the purchased product. When the ID of the reserved product is associated with the electronic receipt authenticated in S12, the lighting control unit specifies the lighting target using the ID of the reserved product. When the electronic receipt authenticated in S12 has neither the ID of the purchased product nor the ID of the reserved product, the lighting control unit associates the receipt with the product ID in the product list in the store ( FIG. 14 ). The item ID for which neither the ID of the purchased item nor the ID of the reserved item included in the list matches is used as the illumination object.

When the door is detected in S18, the lighting control unit turns on the lamp 902 specified by the shelf ID and the area ID corresponding to the product ID of the lighting target. At this time, the guidance sound output unit of the storage device 100 causes the speaker 116 to output guidance sound (S276). When the ID of the purchased product or the ID of the reserved product is associated with the electronic receipt, for example, a guidance voice such as "Please take out the illuminated product." is output. When neither the ID of the purchased product nor the ID of the reserved product is associated with the electronic receipt, for example, a guidance voice such as "Please select from illuminated products." is output.

When door closing is detected in S20, the lighting control unit turns off the lamp 902 that was turned on until now. The processing after S22 is the same as in the case of FIG. 4 .

The lamp 902 may have a function of changing the direction of irradiated light. The lighting control unit may irradiate light with the direction of the lamp 902 toward the area where the commodity 104 to be illuminated is located.

An example of the storage device 100 is shown here, but the modification 13 may be applied to other storage bodies (eg, storage rooms, unmanned stores, manned stores, etc.).

[Variation 14]

The storage device 100 may be mounted on a motor vehicle so as to be movable. In addition, the server 400 may also manage the inventory in the above-described installation-type storage device 100 and the mobile-type storage device 100 described in Modification 14 collectively to facilitate dynamic product placement. .

In addition, the product may be delivered to the user 122 by the storage vehicle 910 in which the mobile storage device 100 is mounted, or the product may be delivered to the installable storage device 100 . The commodity 104 may also be exchanged between the portable storage devices 100 .

FIG. 54 is a configuration diagram of a storage vehicle 910 in Modification 14. As shown in FIG.

The mobile storage device 100 is mounted on the storage vehicle 910 . The portable storage device 100 includes a GPS (Global Positioning System) device 912 , a mobile wireless communication device 914 , and a short-range wireless communication device 916 in addition to the computer 200 and the camera 110 described above. The GPS device 912 is an example of a current position measuring device for measuring the current position of the mobile storage device 100 . Mobile wireless communication device 914 is used for communication with server 400 . The short-range wireless communication device 916 is used for communication with the headset 918 and the monitor 920 used by the operator who is also the driver.

The computer 200 that stores the mounted vehicle 910 includes a position notification unit (not shown) and an inventory list transmission unit (not shown).

The position notification unit notifies the server 400 of the current position measured by the GPS device 912 . As described in the embodiment, the server 400 manages the stored commodity list, but the inventory list of commodities stored in the storage device 100 may be transmitted from the mobile storage device 100 to the server 400 . For this purpose, the commodity detection unit 244 detects the commodity 104 currently stored therein, and the inventory list transmission unit transmits the commodity ID of the detected commodity 104 to the server 400 . The inventory list transmitting unit may simultaneously transmit the inventory list to the server 400 together with the current position of the storage device 100 . If they are sent at the same time, there is no time difference between the current position and the inventory list, so the position of the commodity 104 can be known more accurately. Regarding the notification of the current position and the transmission of the inventory list, the mountable storage device 100 can also operate in the same manner with the same configuration.

The server 400 has an inventory management unit (not shown). The inventory manager can know the inventory status of the mountable storage device 100 and the inventory status of the mobile storage device 100 based on the inventory list of each storage device 100 managed by the inventory management unit of the server 400 . When instructing the operator to move the commodity 104 and take in and place the commodity 104 in the storage device 100 , a work instruction can be transmitted from the server 400 to the mobile storage device 100 . The instruction received by the portable storage device 100 is output from one or both of the headset 918 and the monitor 920 via the short-range wireless communication device 916 . An instruction by sound is output from the headset 918 , and an instruction by a screen display is output to the monitor 920 . The operator's response is input to the headset 918 by voice and sent to the server 400 via the mobile wireless communication device 914 . According to this configuration, the storage vehicle 910 does not need to have a GPS device and a communication device. Therefore, the motor vehicle that can be used as the storage vehicle 910 is arbitrary. In addition, the server 400 does not need to manage the relationship between the mobile storage device 100 and the storage-mounted vehicle 910 . As a result, a reduction in the cost of the system and management costs is achieved.

FIG. 55 is a diagram showing an application example of the storage vehicle 910 in Modification 14. As shown in FIG. FIG. 55(A) is a diagram showing a situation in which the product is parked and delivered.

The operator can park the storage vehicle 910 in a safe parking space and cause the user 122 to take out the commodity in the storage device 100 . At this time, there is no work for the operator to deliver the product, so the operator can keep sitting on the driver's seat. Therefore, the operator can pay attention to the surrounding traffic conditions and safety.

(B) of FIG. 55 is a diagram showing a situation in which a commodity is provided to the mountable storage device 100 .

When the operator determines or the inventory management unit of the server 400 automatically determines that the inventory of the commodity A is insufficient in the installation-type storage device 100x installed in a certain building, the inventory management unit of the server 400 investigates Insufficient stock status of item A. In this example, the inventory management unit determines that the commodity A exists in the mobile storage device 100b located in the vicinity of the storage device 100x in which the inventory shortage occurred. Then, an instruction to replenish the commodity A at the storage device 100x is sent to the mobile storage device 100b. In addition, since the storage device 100a in the figure does not have insufficient commodity A, it is not the target of instruction.

(C) of FIG. 55 is a diagram showing a state in which the commodity 104 is moved between the mountable storage devices 100 .

As in the case of (B) of FIG. 55 , the operator determines or the inventory management unit of the server 400 automatically determines that the inventory of the commodity A is insufficient in the mountable storage device 100x installed in a certain building. Next, in the inventory management unit of the server 400, the inventory of the commodity A that is insufficient is checked. In this example, the inventory management unit determines that the commodity A exists in the mountable storage device 100y located in the vicinity of the storage device 100x in which the inventory shortage occurred. Then, to the mobile storage device 100 located in the vicinity of the storage device 100y, an instruction to go to the storage device 100y to collect the commodity A and to go to the storage device 100x to replenish the commodity A is sent.

In addition, it may be judged that the inventory in the mobile storage device 100 is insufficient, and an instruction to the storage device 100 or another mobile storage device 100 may be responded to.

On the storage configuration screen shown in FIG. 10 , the moving position of the mobile storage device 100 can be displayed in a tracking manner. In addition, regarding the portable storage device 100, it is also possible to make it possible to purchase goods as described in the embodiment or the modification. Regarding the portable storage device 100 , the product purchase screen shown in FIG. 12 may be displayed.

In this way, the inventory management unit can manage the inventory of items stored in the storage device 100 of the mountable type and the mobile type, and can determine the shortage of inventory and instruct the replenishment of items. If attention is paid to the aspect of inventory management, it may be implemented by installing a GPS device and a mobile wireless communication device in the storage vehicle 910 .

An example of the storage device 100 is shown here, but the modification 14 can be applied to other storage bodies (for example, a storage room, an unmanned store, a manned store, or the like).

[Variation 15]

The storage device 100 may be shared by a plurality of manufacturers, so that the commodities 104 related to the respective manufacturers can be installed in the same storage device 100 . That is, the space for storing the commodity in the storage device 100 may be lent to a supplier. In this example, a rental reservation is received from each manufacturer in units of shelves for each day. The business that borrows space is not limited to a retail business, and may be a wholesale business or a manufacturer.

(A) of FIG. 56 is a screen view of a reservation application for a rental rack.

In this example, the space lent is in units of racks. On the reservation application screen, the reserved slot designated by the combination of the rental rack and the date is displayed. "Reserved" is displayed in the reserved stalls that have been reserved by a certain vendor. "Free" is displayed in the reserved slot for which the reservation has not yet been decided. The operator of the manufacturer himself accesses the server 400 from the terminal to display the reservation application screen for lending the rack, and touches the requested "vacant" reservation slot. In the selected "vacant" reserved stall, a thick line frame is displayed. It is also possible to select multiple "vacant" reservation stalls. In this state, when the operator of the vendor touches the reservation application button, he makes a reservation for the rental of the selected "vacant" reservation slot. The operator can use the rack on the date of the reserved reserved stall.

(B) of FIG. 56 is a data structure diagram of the rental shelf reservation table.

The Lending Shelf Reservation Form has a record for each date. The record has a field in which a vendor ID is set for each rental rack. The initial value of the field is "idle". When accepting a reservation, the company ID of the company who made the reservation is set in the field corresponding to the reservation slot.

The server 400 has a rental rack reservation table storage unit that stores a rental rack reservation table. In addition, the server 400 has a screen data transmission unit 462 that transmits data of the reservation application screen of the rental rack to the terminal of the operator, and the terminal of the operator accepts the reservation application of the designated reservation slot (date and rack to be rented), and records the reservation table of the rental rack in the terminal of the operator. The reservation accepting unit that sets the company ID of the company who applied for the reservation in the field corresponding to the reservation bay of the , and the charging unit that calculates the rental fee according to the number of reserved reservation bays and charges the user, the company. The rental fee is calculated, for example, by multiplying the reserved reserved stall by the rental unit price of one stall. Among them, the reservation accepting unit and the billing unit are part of the lending management unit that manages the lending of the storage space of the storage device 100 .

The unit price of the loan can also be determined by auction. In this case, the server 400 has a borrowing price accepting unit that receives the presentation of the borrowing price in the terminal of the practitioner. Then, when the reservation acceptance unit has accepted reservation applications from a plurality of vendors with respect to the same reservation bay, the reservation acceptance unit establishes the reservation of the vendor with the highest borrowing price presented. In addition, the charging unit charges the user, that is, the supplier, at the borrowing price presented by the supplier.

An example of the storage device 100 is shown here, but the modification 15 can be applied to other storage bodies (for example, a storage room, an unmanned store, a manned store, or the like).

[Variation 16]

As a method of sharing the storage device 100 by a plurality of manufacturers, it is also possible to lend the vacant storage space to the manufacturer at the time of application for use without making a reservation.

FIG. 57 is a screen diagram of the application for use of the loan area.

In this example, the lent space is in units of each area 900 of each shelf. This unit is called the Lending Area. In this example, four lending areas are provided on one shelf. The usage bay designated by the rack and area 900 is displayed on the reservation application screen. "In use" is displayed in the use stage that is being used by a certain company. "Idle" is displayed in the use gear that is not used by any operator. The operator of the manufacturer himself accesses the server 400 from the terminal to display the use application screen of the loan area, and touches the requested "vacant" use slot. In the selected "idle" use gear, a thick line frame is displayed. It is also possible to select multiple "free" use gears. In this state, when the operator of the vendor touches the use application button, the use of the loan area designated by the selected "vacant" use slot is started. From this point on, the operator can use the rental area and freely set up products.

The rental fee is determined according to the usage time. For example, if a lending rate per minute is set, a lending fee is charged by multiplying the number of minutes used (use time) by the lending rate. The server 400 records the usage history of the loan area in order to calculate the usage time of the vendor in each loan area.

FIG. 58 is a data structure diagram of the usage history of the loan area.

Use history for each lending locale. Whenever an event occurs, set a record. The record associates the date and time, the event, and the user's business ID.

The kinds of events are "use start", "set item", and "receive item". The record of the event "start of use" is added at the time when the supplier applied for use, and the date and time of the application for using the rental area and the ID of the user, that is, the supplier, are recorded.

When the product is set in the lending area by the vendor, a record of the event of "set product" is added, the date and time when the product was set is recorded, and the same vendor ID as "start of use" is recorded as the user.

When the user 122 or the vendor has received the product from the rental area, an event record of "received product" is added, the date and time when the product was received is recorded, and the same vendor ID as "start of use" is recorded as the user. If the user 122 collects and purchases the item, the use of the lending area ends at that point. In addition, when the vendor discontinues the sale and collects the product by himself, the use of the rental area also ends at that time. That is, the usage time is calculated by subtracting the date and time of the "use start" from the date and time of the "received product".

The computer 200 includes a product placement table storage unit that stores the product placement table ( FIG. 50 ) described in Modification 11, an placement detection unit that recognizes the placement (shelf ID and area ID) of stored products, and transmits “set product” to the server 400 . Event dispatcher for events and "received goods" events.

The processing of the storage device 100 will be described. At the same timing as S270 shown in FIG. 53 , the commodity detection unit 244 of the computer 200 sets the arrangement of commodities detected in the storage device 100 in the commodity arrangement table ( FIG. 50 ). In addition, in S22, when the commodity 104 is set, the commodity detection unit 244 recognizes the newly accommodated commodity 104, and also identifies the lending area (shelf ID and area ID) in which the commodity 104 is set. Then, the event transmitting unit transmits to the server 400 an event "set item" to which the loan area (shelf ID and area ID) in which the item 104 is set is added. In addition, when the commodity 104 is received, the commodity detection unit 244 recognizes the received commodity 104 and also recognizes the lending area (shelf ID and area ID) in which the commodity was set. Then, the event transmitting unit transmits to the server 400 an event of "received merchandise" to which the lending area (shelf ID and area ID) in which the merchandise 104 was set was added.

The processing of the server 400 will be described. The server 400 has a use history storage unit that stores the use history of the loan area. In addition, the server 400 has a screen data transmission unit 462 that transmits data of the use application screen of the loan area to the terminal of the operator, and the terminal of the operator accepts the use of the loan area (shelf ID and area ID) corresponding to the usage rank. The use application accepting unit that applies for and adds a record of "start of use" to the use history, and when an event of "set product" is received from the storage device 100, adds a record of "set product" to the use history, and Similarly, when an event of "received product" is received, an event reception unit that adds a record of "received product" to the usage history, and a billing unit that calculates a rental fee based on the usage time and charges the user, that is, the vendor. Among them, the use application accepting unit, the event accepting unit, and the charging unit are part of the lending management unit that manages the lending of the storage space of the storage device 100 .

Lending rates can also be determined through auctions. In this case, the server 400 includes a borrowing rate accepting unit that receives the presentation of the borrowing rate in the terminal of the practitioner. Then, when the usage application acceptance unit accepts usage applications from a plurality of vendors for the same usage bay within a predetermined period, the usage application is permitted to be used by the vendor with the highest borrowing rate presented. Then, the "use start" event occurs at the moment when the operator who uses it is determined. In addition, the charging unit charges the user, that is, the supplier, a rental fee obtained by multiplying the rental rate presented to the supplier by the usage time.

An example of the storage device 100 is shown here, but the modification 16 can be applied to other storage bodies (for example, a storage room, an unmanned store, a manned store, or the like).

[Other Variations]

Regarding the authentication of the electronic ticket, it is not necessary to make reservation or purchase as a condition. On the condition that the membership is registered in advance, it can be unlocked without fail when the electronic receipt which can identify the member is read.

Surveillance cameras may be installed near the storage device 100 to record video. Video recordings can be analyzed to identify users who have engaged in inappropriate behavior and the content of the inappropriate behavior.

The storage device 100 can be used as a courier box. The delivery person of the transportation company opens the storage device 100 with the delivery person's ticket and stores the goods. The consignee opens the storage device 100 with his own ticket and takes out the goods. When the storage device 100 is shared by a plurality of people, a warning can be given when taking out the goods sent to the other person. In addition, the consignee may receive a receipt notification from the server 100, and when the server 100 is notified of receipt in advance, a receipt for receipt may be given.

In addition, it is also possible to enable a person to enter the interior of the storage device 100 .

The door 102 of the storage device 100 may also be of the push-pull type.

A display may be provided to display operating instructions or warning messages. The warning output part 232 may display a warning message on the display.

It is possible to provide an operation instruction unit that emits an operation instruction message from the speaker 116 or displays the operation instruction message on the display.

The electronic ticket can also be electronic data transmitted wirelessly in a short distance. The ticket reader 114 may also be a short-range wireless receiver.

Item QR codes may be used in place of item barcodes 118 . In addition, IC tags can also be used. When an IC tag is used, the product tag code is read from the IC tag with a tag reader provided in the storage device 100 .

The clerk ticket may be a paper ticket given to the clerk. Alternatively, it could be a QR code printed on the clerk's card.

When it is determined that out of stock has occurred with reference to the stored product list or the store inventory list, the combination of the recommended products 104 and the products 104 stored in the storage device 100 can be automatically adjusted.

In addition, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and modified examples, and the constituent elements can be modified and embodied within a range that does not deviate from the gist. Various inventions can be formed by appropriately combining a plurality of constituent elements disclosed in the above-described embodiments and modifications. In addition, some components may be deleted from all the components shown in the above-mentioned embodiment and modification.

Claims (9)

1. An article storage system, comprising:

comprises a storage body for accommodating articles and an information processing device connected with the storage body,

the storage body has a notification section that notifies the information processing apparatus of information relating to an item that has been picked up by a user and the user who picked up the item,

the information processing apparatus includes:

a recording unit that records, based on the association information, that the user has picked up the item from the storage body; and

and a settlement unit that performs a settlement process in which a donor associated with the user pays for the item.

2. The article containment system of claim 1, wherein:

the information processing apparatus further includes a presentation amount setting information receiving unit that receives presentation amount setting information including the user as a presentation target and a presentation amount from the terminal of the presenter,

the settlement unit executes the settlement processing within the range of the gift amount.

3. The article containment system of claim 1 or 2, wherein:

the information processing apparatus further includes a screen transmitting unit that transmits, to the terminal of the user, screen data including information of the storage body in which the item recommended by the presenter is stored.

4. The article containment system of claim 1, wherein:

the settlement section executes the settlement processing in a case where the donor permits payment of the fee for the item.

5. An article storage system, comprising:

comprises a storage body for accommodating articles and an information processing device connected with the storage body,

the storage body has a notification unit that notifies the information processing apparatus of information relating to an item that has been received by a user and the user who received the item,

the information processing apparatus includes a recording section that records, based on the association information, a situation in which the user has picked up the item from the storage body,

the storage body further includes an illumination device for illuminating the stored articles independently of each other.

6. The article containment system of claim 5, wherein:

the lighting device illuminates an item that the user has purchased or reserved a priori.

7. The article containment system of claim 5, wherein:

the lighting device illuminates an article other than an article that has been purchased or reserved in advance by a person other than the user.

8. An article storage system, comprising:

Comprises a mounting type storage body for accommodating articles, a mobile type storage body for accommodating articles, and an information processing device connected with the mounting type storage body and the mobile type storage body,

the installation-type storage body and the mobile-type storage body have a notification unit that notifies the information processing device of information relating to an article that has been picked up by a user and the user who has picked up the article,

the information processing apparatus includes:

a recording unit that records, based on the association information, a case where the user has picked up the article from the installation-type storage body and a case where the user has picked up the article from the mobile-type storage body; and

and an inventory management unit that manages an inventory of the article stored in the installation-type storage body and an inventory of the article stored in the mobile-type storage body.

9. An article storage system, comprising:

comprises a storage body for accommodating articles and an information processing device connected with the storage body,

the storage body has a notification section that notifies the information processing apparatus of information relating to an item that has been picked up by a user and the user who picked up the item,

The information processing apparatus includes:

a recording unit that records, based on the association information, a situation in which the user has picked up the item from the storage body; and

a lending management part for managing lending of the article accommodating space of the storage body.

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